Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp Vegetables

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A popular Asian-inspired noodle dish featuring spicy peanut sauce tossed with crunchy vegetables and tender noodles for a satisfying meal. This asian-inspired noodles (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs rice noodles, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz rice noodles and cook for 5 minutes until tender but still firm, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth to create the spicy peanut sauce.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the spicy peanut sauce. Toss everything together over medium heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced scallions. Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 4 lime wedges for squeezing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Peanut Noodles with Crisp 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.

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