Delicious and Easy American Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

This Americanized version of the classic Thai peanut noodle stir-fry is bursting with flavor and is quick and easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend brunch, this dish combines the rich and creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables and your choice of protein over a bed of noodles.

Ingredients

• 8 oz of noodles (such as spaghetti or lo mein noodles)
• 1/2 cup of peanut butter
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup of broccoli florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts for garnish
• Optional: protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp)

Directions

1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic to make the sauce.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
5. If using protein, cook it separately and add it to the stir-fry at this point.
6. Divide the stir-fry among plates, garnish with chopped green onions and peanuts, and serve hot.

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