Wholewheat noodles in a spicy peanut butter sauce, with peppers and tenderstem broccoli. Healthy and delicious served both hot and cold the next day for lunch.
Thanks to Tenderstem for sponsoring this post
For me, comfort food usually involves something warm, spicy and full of carbs. This vegan stir fry recipe definitely ticks those boxes.
And assuming I’m the one doing the cooking, which is nearly always the case, then it needs to be quick and simple. That box is ticked too.
I have been making something similar for a long time now.
Spicy peanut stir fries are nothing new but this version is so simple that it will give you an excuse to make it more often!
I made mine with peppers, mushrooms and Tenderstem broccoli for a variety of flavours, textures and nutrition.
Ingredients
- Wholewheat noodles – You can also use gluten-free soba noodles
- Toasted sesame oil
- Tenderstem broccoli
- Chestnut mushrooms
- Red bell pepper
- Spring onions
For the spicy sauce
- Soy sauce – You can also use gluten-free tamari sauce
- Peanut butter
- Sriracha sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
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Vegan Spicy Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
A quick, easy and super delicious dish that can be served hot for supper or cold for tomorrow's packed lunch.
Ingredients
- 250 g wholewheat noodles, or gluten-free soba noodles
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 200 g Tenderstem broccoli
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 spring onions
- (Optional) A bunch of fresh coriander
For the spicy peanut sauce
- 6 tbsp soy sauce, or gluten-free tamari sauce
- 8 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 ½ tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Make the noodles
- Cook the noodles according to the package's instructions. Once cooked, drain and plunge into a pan of cold water.
Cook the veg
- Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok and cook the vegetables for 6-8 minutes.
Make the sauce
- Stir all the ingredients together. If it's too thick, stir in some hot water until it becomes a thick but smooth sauce.
- Stir half the sauce into the noodles and half into the veg, then mix everything together.
- Serve hot or cold (makes an amazing packed lunch served cold the next day!) To warm up, return to the frying pan and cook on a high heat for a couple of minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size gAmount Per Serving Calories 420Saturated Fat 4gSodium 139mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 18g
Arrica says
These are amazing and I agree the leftovers the next day awesome!! Whole family of six loved this dish. Simple, healthy, and satisfying! Thanks for sharing.
Brenda says
Hello did you use all the sauce for this recipe? My calorie counts are much higher and I’m trying to figure out why.
Sera says
This was really easy to make and tasty! As a student I’m always on a crunch so I used frozen veggies and added some tofu I was done in under 20 minutes – so much better than eating out. Thanks!!
Stacey says
Wow, peanut butter I love it! It is a must try for the peanut butter lover like me!
Frankie says
This is great, I didn’t vuse noodles I made sweet potatoe vegetti instead, I also omitted the hot sauce and put it on the table to make it more family friendly.
Isabella Hartzler says
added quite a bigger variety of veggies to the sauce and upped the sriacha, and it turned out incredible! easy to make, and delicious. thanks so much for the recipe!
Malin says
We tried this recipe yesterday and absolutely loved it! For veggies I used green beans, broccoli and bell pepper and I added slightly more sriracha. This will definitely become a staple in our household! Thank you for a great recipe xxx
Justin says
We all really enjoyed it. Not sure where you obtained your sodium values but they are not correct. 1 tbs of normal soya sauce is 4 times the amount of sodium you have listed in 1 serving and there is 6 tbs in this recipe…
Marisa Lobo says
We absolutely loved it!! Did add bok choy and tofu and more siracha as we lile the spice. Thanks for this simple uet flavorful dish!!
Aimee says
So glad to hear that! More Sriracha is always good :-)
Denise C. says
I made this for dinner for my sister and I and it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truly recommend this recipe if you like Pad Thai/ want to try a new nutty dish. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe :).
Aimee says
Thanks Denise! So happy you liked it :-)
Danielle says
so good, i added hoisin sauce, its basically sugar so its cuts the soy really well. i used it in my homemade peanut sauce.
Aimee says
Good thinking! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Sally says
Perfect except too salty. Added a couple tablespoons of honey… then truly perfect!
Aimee says
Glad you enjoyed it Sally and managed to fix the saltiness. I think it must be certain brands of peanut butter or soy sauce that cause over-saltiness. Good tip with just adding some more sweetness to it though. Thanks!
Christine says
I made this for my family and we all loved it. I prepared it with the suggested veggies, plus, I added yellow peppers and fresh string beans! There were NO LEFTOVERS tonight!
Aimee says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Christine! Thanks for your comment :-)
Heather says
This was absolutely amazing! My son went back for thirds and my husband for seconds. Will definitely make this again!
Aimee says
Makes me so happy to hear that! Thank you Heather :)
Rebecca says
Omg that sauce <3 perfect balance of salt and peanut and spice. Could eat this for the rest of my life.
René says
Freakin amazing! Measurements are perfectjust the right amount of spicy.
Fadil says
noodles peanut spicy i eating in restourant and this taste super amaizing
Jess says
I made this n it was so salty. What am I doing wrong :'(
Chiebs says
Mine was quite salty too. I think it’s the soya sauce I used or my natural peanut butter. I added a bit of coconut sugar to take it down a notch and didn’t use all the sauce.
Daisy Roebuck says
I made this more my whole family for dinner and everyone loved it! Most delicious thing I’ve ever made!
Lucy says
Absolutely in love! I added spinach and cheery tomatoes too, the tomatoes add a nice sweet flavour they go well with the peanut butter, I also used chilli powder instead of the sriarcha and also tastes amazing
Sara Baker says
Thanks for this! I LOVE this recipe! I use the sauce as-is, add shelled edamame, and frozen stir-fry veggies! The first time I made it I was in a time crunch and only had time for Target, so all I could find was fettuccini, which worked so well it’s what I use every time now!
Sara Baker says
(I’ve made it about 6 times in just a couple weeks)
Aimee says
haha same here!! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your lovely comment :-)
Vegan Heaven says
This looks so delicious! I absolutely love peanut sauce. Great recipe :-)
Alisa Fleming says
This looks amazing! I took the quiz – it was fun – I’m “an acheiver” – and yes, I do follow recipes to the T, which is probably why I love creating them, too!
Aimee says
And why your recipes are always so perfect looking :-)
Alisa Fleming says
Aw, you are too sweet! Right back at you – love your recipes!
Anna says
Yup, another comforter over here! :) This could be my lunch and dinner any day! Beautiful as always Aimee! x
Aimee says
Thanks Anna! x
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
I love noodle stir fries! Especially with peanut sauce. This looks so colorful and delicious!
Aimee says
The peanut sauce makes it soooo addictive!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
This ins my kinda meal! I love spicy peanut sauce.
Aimee says
It’s the BEST! I want to try it in a rice dish next.
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I got “comforter” on the quiz, so pass me a bowl please :) Plus I just love all these veggies and the sound of that delicious sauce!
Aimee says
The sauce is soooo good. Super addictive :-)
Gabriella @ Putumayo Kitchen says
This looks so delicious! I definitely think i’d be the ‘comforter’ too haha… this meal ticks all the boxes! <3
Aimee says
Thanks Garbiella! Comfort food is the best.