Instant Sesame Noodles with Peanut Sauce

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A speedy Asian-inspired noodle dish tossed in a creamy peanut sauce and garnished with crunchy vegetables and sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti noodles, smooth peanut butter, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup water until a smooth, pourable sauce forms.
  3. Step 3: Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1/2 medium julienned cucumber, and 2 sliced green onion stalks, mixing gently.
  5. Step 5: Serve topped with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.

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