Disclaimer: Thanks to the National Peanut Board for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I love peanuts. Growing up we always had a jar of peanut butter in the house. It was a quick and easy go-to that was perfect for my single-parent dad. He could add some nutrition to our meals and get us out the door in time for school in the morning. He also is responsible for my love of trail mix. He would always have a bag of it in the house and would get mad when someone (cough *me* cough) picked out the peanuts and M&Ms and left a bunch of raisins. No offense to raisins, but they are the bottom of the trail mix food chain.
Now that I’m older I know peanuts don’t just taste good, but are a great source of protein, fiber, heart-healthy fats, and are an excellent source of niacin and manganese. They’re also versatile! You can do a lot more with peanuts than make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
If you’re a peanut fan you will love this Thai Peanut Veggie Noodle Recipe. It’s healthy, filling, and incredible tasty!
Thai Peanut Veggie Noodle Recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 carrots (as thick as you can find)
- 3 large daikon radishes
- 1/2 C peanuts
- 4 assorted sweet peppers, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 C broccoli florets
- 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 C creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 C fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 C green onions, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp red curry paste
- 2 Tbsp plum sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 C spearmint, roughly chopped
Recipe
- Using a spiralizer, grate the daikon and carrots into thin “noodles”
- Set the Daikon aside
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- Add the spiralized carrots and boil for about 3 minutes, or until slightly tender
- Drain, mix with daikon, and set aside
- In a small bowl, combine peanut sauce, 1 Tsbp sesame oil, plum sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha
- Slowly add cold water, stirring constantly, until mixture has reached a thick but pourable consistency
- Set aside
- In a large pot, heat 1 Tbsp of saute broccoli and peppers until slightly tender
- Add minced garlic and curry paste, and stir until completely incorporated
- In a small pan, heat the peanuts until medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5-6 minutes, or until slightly brown and fragrant
- Set aside
- Add “Noodles” to the pot with the broccoli and peppers, stirring until the veggies are evenly distributed throughout
- Pour the peanut sauce over the “noodles” and stir thoroughly until completely combined
- Add the cilantro and green onions, stirring until evenly distributed
- Add the peanuts to the “noodles” and still until fully combined
- Continue cooking over medium heat for approximately five minutes
- Remove from heat
- Garnish with fresh lime juice and roughly chopped mint and serve immediately (It also tastes delicious chilled!)
Cooking Pictures
The Finished Dish
I was in love with how this turned out. This would be a perfect dish to serve at a party with a Thai-themed menu. It’s so delicious and so incredibly colorful. It will definitely impress your guests.
It will also impress your palate! There’s so many wonderful flavors in this dish but peanuts are definitely the star. Peanut sauce has got to be one of the most yummy things.
The National Peanut Board wants you to try this recipe for yourself! They’re giving away a peanut prize pack to a lucky reader that has some of the ingredients you’ll need to make this dish!
To enter just leave a comment and tell me your favorite way to eat peanuts! I’ll pick a winner this Friday.
Questions of the Day: Are you a fan of Thai food? What’s a fun party theme you’ve done recently? What’s a food your parents loved so much you now love it too?
Ah I need a spiralizer in my life! This looks so colorful, yummy and easy to make!
Nidhi
An Unblurred Lady
YUM! This looks and sounds awesome!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
My dad always had a big bag of peanuts in the shell in the pantry. He loves them. I am a big fan of peanut butter and all credit goes to him. This recipe looks so good! I’m definitely saving it to try sometime soon. We have been talking about getting a spiralizer. I love how many different types of “pasta” you can make with them!
Erin this looks DELISH. I pinned it for later. My fav way to eat peanuts is in the form of peanut butter right off the spoon or on a banana. I’m actually about to do it right now for my morning snack. 🙂
I’m so jealous! Every time I use my spiralizer, my “noodles” get clumpy. You’ll have to show me your secrets.
You should totally have a Thai-themed party and make this (and invite me).
I love the idea of using veggie noodles for this dish! I love thai food but the noodle dishes can be so heavy that I try to avoid them, this is the perfect alternative!
Hey girl, just happened to come across your blog and love it! Lovin this recipe, cant wait till your next post! Hope you have a fab day!
XO JNESS
This looks delicious, Erin! Thanks so much for sharing!
xo, Rachel
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Thanks for the contest! Would love to win! My favorite way to eat peanuts is also peanut butter! Especially in oatmeal! https://twitter.com/discoool/status/570319128369733633
I love peanut noodles of any variety! I’ll add this in for Meatless Mondays.But I do love Thai food of any kind- peanut or no. The last theme party I went to was a Mardi Gras party a few weeks ago. So much fun and great food.
Peanut butter!! Obvious 🙂
Ive made this before, I love it! Taste so good and so simple to make!
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This looks so yummy!!
xx Elle
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Erin ths looks fantastic! Love the mix of the carrots and the daikon! Most of all I LOVE peanuts in my thai noodles. The crunch is 100% necessary and I can’t imagine eating this dish without it! This is a must make, pinning!!
I like to use them to make Protein Bites. I make my own peanut butter to put in the bites.
The website to make them is here: http://theapels.blogspot.com/2013/01/vitacost-review-and-25-gc-giveaway.html
WOW I want to try your recipe! It looks so good. I’m pinning it.