Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles Recipe
This easy noodle dish has the yummiest sesame peanut sauce and a variety of crunchy veggies for a delicious, crave-worthy meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 inch of ginger freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For the Noodles:
- 10 ounces ramen noodles or spaghetti noodles - we used these for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1/2 cucumber julienned (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 cup snap peas thinly sliced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 cups shredded chicken*
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once they are done, drain the noodles, then rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process, and toss with the tablespoon of oil.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce. It should be thin enough to easily drizzle.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, snap peas, green onions, and cilantro, then garnish with sesame seeds. You can either eat the dish warm immediately or refrigerate and eat cold!
Notes
- For protein, you can use about 1 pound of chicken, pork, or shrimp here. For a vegetarian option, use edamame.
- For nightshade-free - omit the bell peppers and use more cucumber and snap peas in their place.
- For low FODMAP - omit the snap peas and use an additional bell pepper in their place.
Nutrition
Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 2347mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1446IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5mg