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Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cucumber

Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cucumber: A Flavorful Quick Fix

Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cucumber are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter opt for unsweetened or low-sugar
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice swap with lemon juice if needed
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil can replace with vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek (Chili Garlic Paste) sriracha can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger fresh recommended, ground can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced is best
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional for extra heat
Noodles
  • 8 oz Dried Ramen Noodles can swap with soba or gluten-free
Fresh Elements
  • 1 large English Cucumber substitutes: zucchini or carrots
  • 1/4 cup Scallions can use chives for milder flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro substitute with parsley if needed
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts cashews can replace or omit for allergies
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds substitute sunflower seeds for allergies

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and other ingredients.
  3. Add the dried ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
  4. Transfer the cooled noodles into the bowl with the peanut sauce. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Slice the cucumber, scallions, and chop the cilantro. Add to the bowl and combine.
  6. Divide onto serving plates, top with peanuts and sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

If the peanut sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water to maintain a creamy consistency.

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