This is a simple spicy noodle and green bean recipe that everybody will love. This peanut sauce has the perfect combination of salty, spicy, and not-too-sweet flavors.
2handfuls trimmed green beans or cooked (blanched) green beans
8oz uncooked thin egg noodles or about 4 cups cooked thin egg noodles
Optional Garnishes
Lime wedges
1⁄4 cup toasted nuts or seeds
1⁄4 cup crispy soybeans
2–3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, cilantro, basil, or Thai basil
1 thinly sliced chili pepper
1–2 cup cooked tofu, cubed
Instructions
For the Peanut Sauce: Place all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a blender and mix well, or whisk them in a bowl.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more lime juice, chili oil, or sugar.
For the Noodles: If the green beans are uncooked, simmer them in boiling salted water for 2 minutes—you don’t want them mushy. Drain and set aside.If the noodles are not cooked, cook according to the package instructions and drain and return to the pot. If the noodles are leftover and cold, transfer them to a saucepot over medium heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and heat until noodle sare loosened and the water is absorbed.
Add the peanut sauce to the noodles and stir until incorporated. Fold in the green beans and cooked proteins (if using) to warm through.
If desired, garnish with something crispy, something fresh, and maybe something spicy.
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