Rainbow Peanut Noodles

Posted on March 23, 2025

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Get ready for a burst of flavor with these delightful peanut noodles loaded with colorful veggies and tossed in a delectable peanut butter sauce.

Dive into our peanut noodles, a colorful mix of veggies dancing with ramen noodles and coated in a simple yet delicious peanut sauce, perfect for any night of the week.

Introducing the ultimate peanut noodles that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with vibrant veggies, ramen noodles, and a lip-smacking peanut sauce, this recipe is a winner.

What’s great about this meal is how you can customize it with your favorite veggies or add chicken, beef, or tofu for a protein boost!

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Rainbow Peanut Noodles

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons creamy (all-natural peanut butter)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup starchy pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into matchsticks)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds for serving
  • 9 oz. ramen noodles


Instructions

  1. Prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together all ingredients except starchy pasta water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté onion in sesame oil for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, garlic, and tomatoes; sauté for another 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat, add broccoli, bell pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green.
  5. Boil ramen noodles until al dente, then strain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  6. Combine noodles with veggies in the skillet.
  7. Slowly whisk starchy pasta water into peanut sauce until smooth, then pour over noodles and veggies.
  8. Toss until coated, then top with cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Opt for all-natural peanut butter for a savory sauce.
  • Avoid overcooking noodles to prevent mushiness.
  • Ensure noodles are warm when adding sauce for better absorption.

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