One-Pot Thai Peanut Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Silky peanut sauce coats tender noodles, crispy tofu, and fresh vegetables in this quick one-pot Thai-inspired dish. This Thai-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs rice noodles, extra-firm tofu, peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 14 oz block, drained and cubed extra-firm tofu
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium, julienned carrots
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped (for garnish) cilantro
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups vegetable broth and 8 oz rice noodles to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz cubed extra-firm tofu, 2 julienned carrots, and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper. Continue simmering for 4-5 minutes until noodles are tender and tofu is heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.