Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Noodles with Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Quick stir-fried noodles tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce with crunchy peanuts and fresh scallions for a lively dinner. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 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 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

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp peanut oil
4 cloves minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
3 chopped scallions
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes or until pliable, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp peanut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add drained noodles to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Toss constantly for 3-4 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated evenly with sauce.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 3 chopped scallions, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice for brightness.
Step 5: Serve immediately garnished with extra peanuts and scallions if desired.