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Vegan Peanut Noodles Recipe

This vegan peanut noodles recipe is ready in about 15 minutes, plant-based, & an easy light lunch or dinner!  Green onions and fresh bean sprouts give this dish crunch, and the creamy peanut sauce makes these noodles super decadent.

These simple noodles are perfect for a quick meal, using pantry staples you already have on hand. Toss in your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables for a quick and satisfying recipe.

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Working from home means that I can have some fun cooking quick lunches for myself (and the hubby!) during the middle of the day. I am a huge meal prep fan, and always cook our lunches ahead of time, but sometimes I have a craving for easy peanut noodles that I can make on my lunch break.

I made this amazing vegan peanut noodles recipe with a few fresh vegetables and green onions. And the homemade peanut sauce is ready in less than 5 minutes, making this one lunch break-friendly meal.

This Vegan Peanut Noodles Recipe Is

  • Creamy
  • Decadent
  • Earthy
  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Crunchy
  • Plant-Based, gluten free, and SO good!
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Easy Weeknight Pantry Peanut Noodles!

This easy pantry peanut noodles recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights (or day time lunches!) when you want a quick homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a tasty meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

What’s In This Vegan Peanut Noodles Recipe?

I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

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One of the BEST Pantry Staple Dinner Recipes

This pantry vegan peanut noodles recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards.  You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand!  Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and yummy meals using a few staples you can rotate. 

I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here.  By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

How Do I Make This Easy Vegan Peanut Noodles Recipe?

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.  In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the kale (or greens) to the pasta to blanche them. Drain pasta and vegetables,  saving 1/4 cup of the cooking water, and set aside.
  2. In a mason jar, add all sauce ingredients together with the 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, seal with an airtight lid, and shake well to combine (or add to a bowl, and stir well).
  3. Pour sauce over noodles and toss well.  Top with crushed peanuts and extra sriracha, enjoy!
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More Easy Noodle Recipes You’ll Love!

One-Pot Pho Recipe (Vegan, Vegetarian, GF)

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Cabbage & Udon Noodle Stir Fry Recipe (Vegan)

Creamy Garlic Pasta Shells Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

& read through my Top 125 Vegan Pantry Staple Ingredients & Recipes that I stock my pantry with!

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Vegan Peanut Noodles

Kelly Jensen
This creamy vegan peanut noodles recipe is ready in about 15 minutes, and makes a fresh and light lunch or dinner!  Green onions and kale or spinach give this dish crunch, and the creamy peanut sauce makes these noodles totally lush.
5 from 4 votes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles

  • 8 ounces rice noodles or long GF pasta
  • 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts chopped

For the Vegan Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon tamari substitute soy sauce if you aren't gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.  In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the kale (or greens) to the pasta to blanche them. Drain pasta and vegetables,  saving 1/4 cup of the cooking water, and set aside.
  • In a mason jar, add all sauce ingredients together with the 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, seal with an airtight lid, and shake well to combine (or add to a bowl, and stir well). Pour sauce over noodles and toss well. 
  • Top with sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and extra sriracha, mangia!

Notes

Save Money on Fresh Groceries & Pantry Staples!

I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell organic produce at a discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from farmers to reduce food waste. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce.  Save up to 40% off grocery store prices.
If you think produce delivery is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a try!

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 130gProtein: 33gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 557mgPotassium: 1081mgFiber: 12gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3379IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 5mg
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