Healthy Spicy Peanut Noodles with PB2
Healthy spicy peanut noodles with PB2 for a creamy, flavorful sauce. They’re easy to make and ready in about 20 minutes for a quick, better-than-takeout meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried high-protein, high-fiber spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili crunch oil optional
- 1 cup PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 3-4 green onions sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped peanuts optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Add the rice vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, crushed garlic, grated fresh ginger, and chili crunch oil to a medium bowl. Mix to thoroughly combine these ingredients.
- Add the powdered peanut butter and almond milk to the same bowl and mix until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
- Return the drained noodles to the saucepan, then pour the sauce over the top. Use tongs to toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated. Warm over low heat if needed before serving.
- Transfer to bowls and top with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more almond milk until it reaches your desired texture. If it feels too thin, a little extra PB2 will help thicken it up.
- Less Spicy Option: Start with 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek if you prefer mild heat, then add more to taste. If you don’t have chili crunch oil, slightly increase the amount of sambal oelek.
- Sambal Oelek Substitution: Swap with sriracha or chili crunch oil. Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust the heat as needed.
- More Heat: Add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Honey Swap: Use sugar-free honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free maple syrup if desired.
- Milk Options: Any milk works. Some options are almond, oat, cashew, soy, or regular milk.
- Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken: Add one cup of fully cooked, shredded chicken to boost the protein. Rotisserie chicken works great here!
- Optional Add-Ins: Add one cup of shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, or a mix for extra crunch and freshness.
- Reheating Tip: Add a splash of milk and stir well to restore the creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 12.7g | Sugar: 9.5g