15-Minute Peanut Ramen Noodles
Vegan peanut ramen noodles, made in 15 minutes with only 8 ingredients! The perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 3 packages ramen noodles (I used brown rice and millet noodles)
- 1 medium julienned carrot
- Green onions for serving
- Chopped peanuts for serving
Peanut Sauce
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, natural
- 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice (or more vinegar)
- 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed to thin
- 1 teaspoon spicy red curry paste (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook the ramen noodles according to package's instructions. I cooked mine for 4-5 minutes until just cooked. Do not overcook. Add the carrots in the last minute of cooking to soften.
- While the noodles are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients, except for the water. Add water to thin, 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy.
- Once the noodles and carrots are done cooking, strain using a fine mesh sieve and return to the saucepan, away from heat. Stir in the peanut sauce to coat.
- Serve with chopped peanuts and green onions if desired.
Notes
I like to add a teaspoon of curry paste to the sauce, but this is optional. It adds some flavor and spice. 1 teaspoon was just enough for me as I can't handle a lot of heat. Feel free to omit. If you like spicier food, you can add more to taste. This is the one I use.
I used a julienne peeler for my carrots. Make sure they're sliced very thinly or use a grater. You don't want large pieces of carrots.
I also love to add broccoli or red bell peppers for different vegetables. Add them a few minutes before the noodles are done cooking, to soften. Make sure not to add too many vegetables or you will need to add more sauce.
For more protein, I love to add shelled edamame. Just add them at the same time as the vegetables. You can also serve the noodles with crispy tofu.
The packages of Ramen that I use are 70g each. Adjust the number of packages you use accordingly.