30-Minute Sweet and Spicy Peanut Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Quick noodles tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy peanut sauce with crunchy vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 cup grated carrot
3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 ounces rice noodles according to package instructions, about 5-7 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated. Add 1 cup grated carrot and 3 thinly sliced green onions, stirring gently to combine.
Step 4: Serve noodles topped with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts for crunch and extra flavor. Optionally garnish with additional lime wedges or fresh cilantro.