Easy Sesame Peanut Noodles
Cooked noodles tossed in a creamy sesame‑peanut sauce with scallions and a hint of chili oil.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti noodles
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp chili oil(optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2
In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili oil until smooth.
- 3
Return the hot noodles to the pot, pour the sauce over them, and toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Transfer noodles to plates, garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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