Description
20-Minute Sriracha Peanut Pad Thai is a tantalizing dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in a quick, 20-minute meal. Bursting with vibrant veggies and a creamy peanut sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining friends. This easy recipe can be customized with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz thin rice noodles
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 1 cup protein of choice (shrimp or tofu, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the bell peppers and carrots for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add cooked noodles to the pan along with the peanut sauce. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish by sprinkling with green onions and chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg