Ginger, lime, garlic and peanut butter combine to make a rich, Thai-inspired sauce in these Peanut Ginger Noodles. Bright, savory, and satisfying, this vegetable-packed meal clocks in under 400 calories per serving.
Carbohydrates are a comfort for many of us, and pasta in particular is hard to resist. If you enjoy bold Asian flavors and a hearty plate of noodles, these Peanut Ginger Noodles deliver. The tang of lime, warmth of ginger and garlic, and creaminess of peanut butter create a delightful sauce that coats whole-wheat linguine, while crisp vegetables add color and nutrition. This recipe is meatless, simple to prepare, and full of satisfying flavor—perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
Peanut Ginger Noodles
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- 2 ½ teaspoons grated lime peel
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 ½ teaspoons fresh minced ginger root
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Noodles
- 8 ounces whole wheat linguine, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 small julienned red pepper
- 2 chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Peanut Sauce
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Combine 2 ½ teaspoons grated lime peel, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 ½ teaspoons fresh minced ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a food processor or blender.
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Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy, then set it aside while you prepare the noodles.
Noodles
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Cook 8 ounces of whole wheat linguine according to package directions. Add 2 cups fresh broccoli florets during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
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Transfer the cooked linguine and broccoli to a large bowl. Stir in ½ cup shredded carrots and 1 small julienned red pepper.
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Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with 2 chopped green onions and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.