Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables
Tender noodles tossed with crisp vegetables in a spicy peanut sauce create a colorful and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry. This asian-inspired stir fry (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs rice noodles, peanut oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 julienned red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snow peas. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Stir in the soaked noodles along with 3 sliced green onions.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Step 6: Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing well to coat. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep rice noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Spicy Peanut Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My kids asked for seconds and even ate the veggies they usually hate.
- ★★★★★
A new weeknight staple! The sauce clung perfectly to the noodles and veggies.
- ★★★★★
Quick, flavorful, and made my picky eater actually enjoy vegetables.
