Thai Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound rice noodles
• 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
3. Add cooked noodles, vegetables, peanuts, and green onions to the bowl and toss to combine.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the noodle mixture.
5. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are heated through and vegetables are tender-crisp.

Nutritional Information per serving (1/8 of recipe)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and slightly sweet
• Colorful and flavorful
• Vegetarian and can be made vegan by omitting peanuts
• Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal

User Comments:

• "This stir-fry is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of sweet and savory."
• "This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and noodles."
• "I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your desired level of heat.
• If you don't have rice noodles, you can use other types of noodles such as udon or soba.
• If you don't have crunchy peanut butter, you can use smooth peanut butter and add some chopped peanuts for texture.