Vegetarian Thai Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Rice noodles tossed with sautéed vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce, finished with fresh herbs and lime. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 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 520 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
2 cups broccoli florets
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup crushed peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook 8 oz rice noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 julienned carrots, and 2 cups broccoli florets. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the peanut sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed peanuts on top before serving.