Instant Noodle Stir Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A quick stir-fried noodle dish tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, loaded with crisp vegetables for a deliciously fast weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs carrot, julienned, red bell pepper, sliced thin, green onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pack (about 3 oz) instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 2 stalks green onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook 1 pack (about 3 oz) of instant ramen noodles for 2 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1/2 sliced red bell pepper, and the white parts of 2 chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked noodles and the peanut sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the chopped green onions before serving.