Easy Peanut Noodles

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

½ cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
½ cup warm water
3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon brown sugar, honey or maple syrup
1 Tablespoon fresh minced ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground dry ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
2 teaspoons any type of hot sauce (optional)

 

Ingredients for pasta “noodles”
1/2 box (about 8 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti or linguine
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips or shredded
2 green onions (scallions), chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, whisk together the peanut butter and warm water in a small bowl until blended and smooth.
  3. Add all other sauce ingredients and whisk to combine.
  4. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add the peanut sauce, pepper, carrot, and green onion. Toss well to combine.
  5. Top with optional cilantro.

 

Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly recipes, Pantry recipes, World Cuisine

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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Easy Peanut Noodles

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

½ cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
½ cup warm water
3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon brown sugar, honey or maple syrup
1 Tablespoon fresh minced ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground dry ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
2 teaspoons any type of hot sauce (optional)

 

Ingredients for pasta “noodles”
1/2 box (about 8 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti or linguine
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips or shredded
2 green onions (scallions), chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, whisk together the peanut butter and warm water in a small bowl until blended and smooth.
  3. Add all other sauce ingredients and whisk to combine.
  4. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add the peanut sauce, pepper, carrot, and green onion. Toss well to combine.
  5. Top with optional cilantro.

 

Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 650mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 3g Added Sugars 6%
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 7mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 25mg 0%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

funding statement logo

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.