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    Published: Jun 20, 2018 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Stephanie McKercher, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    15-Minute Easy Edamame Peanut Noodles

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    Make Easy Peanut Noodles in just 15 minutes with this make-ahead vegan recipe with edamame, spinach, and garlicky peanut sauce.

    Peanut noodles with edamame and lime in a white bowl on a marble counter.

    These edamame noodles are one of my favorite quick and easy dinners to make when I'm short on time and ingredients. I can prep and cook the whole meal in less than 15 minutes with foods that are pretty much always in my kitchen.

    This recipe is inspired by the flavors of Thailand. Think of it as a simplified, plant-based take on pad Thai.

    The best part is the homemade peanut sauce with spicy ginger and garlic. I sometimes like to make a double or triple batch so I have extra for salad dressing and topping chickpea bowls.

    Flatlay image of udon noodles, spinach, edamame, and peanut sauce on marble counter.

    Ingredients

    • Udon noodles or rice noodles - Look for them in the "Asian" aisle of the grocery store.
    • Frozen shelled edamame - Edamame is a green, immature soybean. You want shelled edamame, which has already been removed from the pod.
    • Spinach - Either baby spinach or regular spinach work. Use whichever you prefer.
    • Peanut butter - I usually use creamy, but chunky peanut butter can also be delicious since it adds a little more texture (and you can always use a food processor or blender if you want to smooth out the peanut pieces, too).
    • Rice vinegar
    • Soy sauce
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    Noodles, edamame, and chopped spinach in a white bowl.

    You can also top these peanut noodles with a bunch of different garnishes. A few of my favorites are:

    • Chopped fresh herbs, including basil, cilantro, and mint
    • Roasted peanuts 
    • Lime wedges
    • ground Thai chili pepper or crushed red pepper

    Instructions

    The first step is cooking the noodles. Boil them in a pot of water according to the package instructions. Mine are usually done cooking in about four or five minutes.

    While you wait for the water to boil to cook the noodles, steam the frozen edamame, and start gathering ingredients for the peanut sauce.

    Horizontal overhead image of edamame noodles in a white bowl with linen napkin and glass of water.

    To make the sauce, whisk peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and water together in a large bowl. (You want the bowl to be big enough to mix in the remaining ingredients later!) If the sauce is too thick, add another tablespoon of water and whisk again.

    How to Steam Edamame

    Some edamame comes in a steamable bag that you can heat up in your microwave. In this case, you can just cook it according to the package instructions.

    To use a traditional steamer basket, fill the bottom of a steamer pot with one inch of water. Add the frozen edamame to the top steamer basket and cook over medium heat until it's completely thawed and warm.

    Closeup image of peanut noodles with edamame in a white bowl.

    After you cook the noodles and edamame, you just have to mix everything together and you're done.

    Add the noodles, edamame, and spinach to the large bowl of peanut sauce. The heat from the noodles and edamame warms up the sauce and wilts the spinach so you don't have to cook them. (Another way this recipe is extremely quick and easy!)

    Can you make it ahead of time?

    This recipe is great for meal prepping ahead of time. Store the finished dish in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to about four days.

    I sometimes like to eat these peanut noodles cold, too!

    Overhead image of pad Thai-style noodles on white marble countertop.

    Potential Ingredient Substitutions

    • Instead of edamame (or in addition to it), try crispy tofu. You can also add more roasted peanuts for a little extra plant-based protein.
    • If you don't have rice vinegar, substitute regular white vinegar.
    • Instead of soy sauce, swap in coconut aminos or tamari.
    • Substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for the fresh garlic and ginger if that's what you have on hand.
    Hand holding a fork in a bowl of noodles with white background.

    15-Minute Easy Edamame Peanut Noodles

    Edamame noodles tossed with greens and a simple, garlicky peanut sauce.
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    Course: entree
    Cuisine: vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

    Equipment

    • Burner
    • Pot

    Ingredients

    Noodles:

    • 3.3 ounces (1 bundle) udon noodles or rice noodles
    • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, steamed (see note)
    • 2 cups chopped spinach

    Peanut Sauce:

    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 4 tablespoons water

    Optional for Serving:

    • Chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, cilantro, and mint)
    • Roasted peanuts (shelled)
    • Lime wedges
    • ground Thai chili pepper or crushed red pepper

    Instructions

    Cook the noodles:

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

    Prepare the sauce:

    • In the meantime, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and water in a large bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add another tablespoon of water and whisk again.
    • Transfer noodles and steamed edamame to the bowl and stir in spinach. 

    Serve:

    • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs, peanuts, lime wedges, and chili pepper if desired.

    Video

    Notes

    To steam edamame: microwave edamame in a steamable bag according to package instructions, or fill the bottom of a steamer pot with one inch of water, and add frozen shelled edamame to the top basket and cook 5 minutes, or until warm.
     
    Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.  
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    1. Jackie Weinberger says

      July 25, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      Looooove this recipe. Been a go-to for years now. I love the vegan base recipe. It's perfect for adding whatever you have on hand. I usually add frozen broccoli and a few shrimps.

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      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        August 10, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks so much, Jackie! Your additions sound great. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sylvan says

      October 11, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      I made this a week or two ago and it was incredible! Super easy to make and scrumptious to boot! The mint really makes this recipe shine.

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        November 06, 2020 at 6:45 am

        Thanks so much for trying the recipe, Sylvan!

        Reply
    3. Cathy says

      April 16, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. Used thin spaghetti and added lots of fresh basil and mint. Would totally recommend!

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        April 17, 2020 at 7:54 am

        Thanks, Cathy! So happy you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Diane says

      April 09, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      I was going to make this peanut noodle dish tonight and was wondering if you rinse the noodles with cold water and the sauce is cold do you heat it up or is it a salad. Maybe a silly question but I thought I would ask.

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        April 09, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        Hi Diane! I usually rinse the noodles if it's listed on the package instructions. I don't heat up the sauce at all-I just toss it with the cooked noodles and it turns out warm. I've also eaten this cold as a salad and that's delicious, too. Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    5. David Gross says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Hi. LOVE your website and recipes. Why no nutrient information?

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      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 29, 2019 at 7:27 am

        Thanks, David! I don't include nutrition facts because I want my readers to cook and enjoy food without obsessing over calories or grams of fat. Cooking with high-quality ingredients and paying attention to how your body feels before/after eating is what matters most to me. 🙂

        Reply

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