Description
This recipe offers kid-friendly peanut noodles with vegetables, perfect for busy parents seeking easy, nutritious, and appealing meals for their children.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- Water, as needed for thinning
- Chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Add peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger (if using) until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta and vegetables to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For picky eaters, you can finely chop or even grate the vegetables to make them less noticeable.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to suit your child’s sweetness preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add other kid-friendly vegetables like broccoli florets or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450-550
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 600-800mg
- Fat: 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 15-20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg