Budget-Friendly Peanut Noodles Edamame (Printable Version)
Creamy peanut noodles with edamame in a sweet-savory sauce—quick, affordable, and easy for a delicious meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Legumes
01 - 12 oz spaghetti
02 - 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
→ Sauce
03 - 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
04 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 2 tablespoons warm water
→ Garnish
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
# Directions:
01 - In a large pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti and frozen edamame together according to package directions until pasta is al dente. Drain thoroughly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and warm water until creamy and emulsified.
03 - Return drained pasta and edamame to the pot or a large serving bowl. Pour peanut sauce over the mixture and toss well to evenly coat.
04 - Serve noodles warm or at room temperature, garnished with sliced green onions as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in about twenty five minutes so weeknight friendly
- Makes the most of affordable pantry ingredients for a low cost meal
- Naturally vegetarian and easy to make gluten free with one swap
- Works hot or cold so ideal for make ahead lunches too
02 -
- This recipe is high in plant based protein and is very filling
- You can toss in extra vegetables for more color and crunch
- Great for meal prep since the flavors get even better cold
03 -
- Always reserve a cup of pasta water in case you want to thin the sauce later
- Taste the sauce before tossing with noodles and adjust honey or soy to suit your preference
- Letting the sauce sit on the hot noodles for a minute or two before tossing makes it easier to coat every strand without clumps