Quick and Easy Pad Thai with Spicy Peanut Sauce

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts, for garnish
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
2. 2.In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
3. 3.Add the carrots and bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
4. 4.Add the cooked rice noodles and the peanut sauce to the skillet and toss to combine.
5. 5.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through and the noodles are coated in the sauce.
6. 6.Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFeel free to add your favorite protein to this dish, such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
• chevron_rightFor extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.