Vegetarian Thai Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Rice noodles tossed with sautéed vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce, finished with fresh herbs and lime. This thai-inspired stir fry (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.

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz rice noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.