Warm Ramen Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
This warm, delicious ramen noodle salad with a creamy peanut sauce is perfect for a summer BBQ or quick dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 548kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ramen cakes
- 2 small/medium zucchini matchsticks
- 1 medium head of bok choy thinly sliced
- 3 sprigs green onion chopped
- 3 tbsp. peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. miso paste
- 1 ½ tbsp. spicy sesame oil
- 1 ½ tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. black garlic hot sauce or regular hot sauce
- 1 tsp. minced onion
- ¾ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp. red chili flakes
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 pk Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Fillets cut in strips
- 300 g soft tofu cubed
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the Lightlife Chicken Fillets in a pan or bake according to the instructions on the package.
- Cut into strips and set aside.
- Add water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook until al dente.
- Rise and strain the noodles and set aside.
- In a bowl, add and whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, miso paste, spicy sesame oil, maple syrup, black garlic hot sauce, all of the spices, and lime juice.
- Add the sauce mixture to a large pan over medium-high heat, and bring to a slight boil.
- Add the zucchini and bok choy, cooking for 3 – 5 minutes until both are tender.
- Once tender, turn off the heat and add the ramen noodles, and toss together.
- Next, add in the cubed tofu, Lightlife Chicken Fillets, and the peanuts, stirring to combine without breaking the noodles.
- Last, top with green onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Notes
This recipe may seem intimidating however, it is SUPER easy to throw together on those busy weeknights! Impress your friends, and yourself!
Instead of using the instant ramen packages, you can simply use the regular cakes, gluten-free ones, or lotus noodles. Just as delicious!
Replace the tofu and Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Fillets with your preferred protein option or even add other sautéed vegetables!
You can swap the peanuts in this recipe for cashew, almond, or any creamy and delicious alternative!
Store the ramen in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. Reheat to serve.
This recipe may seem intimidating however, it is SUPER easy to throw together on those busy weeknights! Impress your friends, and yourself!
Instead of using the instant ramen packages, you can simply use the regular cakes, gluten-free ones, or lotus noodles. Just as delicious!
Replace the tofu and Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Fillets with your preferred protein option or even add other sautéed vegetables!
You can swap the peanuts in this recipe for cashew, almond, or any creamy and delicious alternative!
Store the ramen in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. Reheat to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 71.3g | Protein: 22.8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 10.3mg | Sodium: 575.4mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 8.1g
