Vegan Peanut Noodles
The whole family will love these tasty vegan peanut noodles! This simple recipe is made with a delicious peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and crispy tofu. It is a healthy, wholesome lunch or dinner to make any day of the week. The best part? These vegan satay noodles are ready in just 35 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
For The Peanut Satay Sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1½ tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps tamari
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½-1 tsp chili flakes
Noodles Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz extra firm tofu
- ½ red onion sliced thin
- ½ broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 carrot finely sliced
- ½ red bell pepper finely sliced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 bok choy roughly chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts toasted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 7 oz soba noodles
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the packaging and press between kitchen paper towel to remove excess liquid. Dice into ½ inch cubes and set aside.
- Cook the noodles as directed on the packet, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by heating all of the sauce ingredients in a small pot over a low heat.
- Stir to combine and cook until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large pan and cook the diced tofu until lightly golden all over. Drain on kitchen paper towel.
- Heat remaining oil in a large pan and sauté the onion, broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, half of the green onion and all of the sliced bok choy.
- Cook until the vegetables have just begun to soften.
- Add the prepared satay sauce and cooked noodles. Stir and cook until well combined.
- Add the tofu, remaining green onion, some toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.
- Stir together and then serve.
Notes
- Use extra firm tofu to prevent the tofu from falling apart when stirring.
- Use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter.
- Tamari can be substituted with soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- To make this recipe gluten free use gluten free noodles.
- Satay sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add any extra vegetables you like such as mushrooms, zucchini or even celery.
- Store leftovers, cover in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat either heat in a microwave or place in a large pan and heat over a low heat until hot.
- Adjust the spiciness of this dish by adding more chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g