Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) package fresh udon noodles

½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 to 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek or garlic chili paste

2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)

⅓ cup creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

3 garlic cloves, grated

2 green onions finely chopped, plus more for serving

½ cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

Sesame seeds, for serving

Crushed peanuts, for serving

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat

Once boiling, add the noodles and green beans and cook for 3 minutes, or until the green beans are bright green and noodles float

Drain

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat

Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, sambal oelek, brown sugar, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, and stock

Stir to combine and bring to a simmer

Once simmering, add the noodles and green beans and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is absorbed, about 3 minutes

Add the green onions and cilantro and stir to combine

Transfer noodles to a large platter and top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts to serve

Nutrition

• Calories: 352
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 1384 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 12 g