Description
This 10-Minute Creamy Peanut Udon is your new weeknight lifesaver—rich, nutty, and comforting, made with pantry staples and a handful of fresh ingredients in less time than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (7 oz each) pre-cooked udon noodles
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin sauce)
- 1 cup thinly sliced vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add water gradually until smooth and pourable.
- Boil water and cook udon noodles for 1–2 minutes, then drain.
- Stir-fry sliced vegetables in a pan with a small amount of oil for 2–3 minutes.
- Toss noodles with peanut sauce until evenly coated. Fold in vegetables and most green onions.
- Divide into bowls and garnish with remaining green onions, chopped peanuts, cilantro, and optional heat.
Notes
Swap udon for soba or linguine if needed. Add tofu, chicken, or a fried egg for more protein. The sauce can be made ahead and used as a dip or drizzle throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg