Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A quick, flavor-packed stir-fry with tender noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ramen noodles, bell peppers, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 2 servings ramen noodles
• 1 bell peppers
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 1 carrots
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add 1 tbsp peanut butter and 1 tbsp soy sauce, stirring until melted.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 medium bell pepper, 1/2 cup snow peas, and 1 medium carrot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp brown sugar, stirring to coat vegetables.
5. Step 5: Push vegetables to one side, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and stir-fry 1 tbsp sesame seeds for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Toss noodles into the wok, mixing with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with additional sesame seeds.