Peanut Soba Noodles

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5 from 8 votes

Meet your new weeknight dinner BFF: peanut soba noodles. Think creamy peanut sauce, a kick of spice, and slurp-worthy noodles coming together in a bowl of pure magic. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s about to become your go-to meal for every occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: asian

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 566kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter any variety—crunchy or smooth!
4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons agave nectar or granulated sugar, maple syrup, or other sweetener
1 teaspoon Sriracha or other hot pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 to 1½ cups water

Vegetable & Noodle Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) package soba noodles (or other noodles like spaghetti, ramen, or udon)
2 cups red cabbage shredded
½ cup carrots shredded
1 cup snap peas roughly chopped
2 cups frozen edamame shells removed
crushed peanuts or sesame seeds to garnish optional

Instructions

Cook the soba noodles (or whichever noodles you're using) according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, pour into a large serving bowl, and set aside.
Steam red cabbage, carrots, snap peas, and edamame for 4 minutes or until the snap peas are bright green and edamame is cooked. Set aside.
In a blender, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, agave nectar, sriracha, garlic, and 1 cup of water to a blender. Blend until smooth—and add additional water if needed to get your desired consistency.
Add the steamed vegetables to the noodles and pour the peanut sauce over it. Garnish with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.

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Notes

Fridge Freshness: Store any leftover noodles with peanut sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. They'll stay fresh and tasty for about three days.
Reheat Right: When reheating, warm the noodles first, then add freshly cooked or quickly steamed veggies for the best texture and flavor.
Flavor Enhancers: Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or green onions just before serving to brighten up the flavors.
Umami Boost: Incorporate a dash of tamari or soy sauce to the veggies while steaming for an extra layer of savory goodness.
Sauce Reserve: Keep a small amount of the peanut sauce aside to drizzle over the dish just before serving for an extra punch of flavor.

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