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Peanut Stir Fry Pasta

Peanut butter in a savory pasta sauce? Seems like a very weird combination, but I promise the second you try it, you will instantly be hooked. This pasta is full of veggies and you can modify it to your favorites, and covered with a sweet and salty peanut sauce.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package gluten free pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 3 large carrots julienned into matchsticks
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp cilantro chopped

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • Prepare peanut sauce in a large mixing bowl by combining the peanut butter, water, coconut aminos, sesame oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli. Stir occasionally and cook for about 6-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. 
  • While the vegetables are cooking, boil water and cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, add them into the vegetables and stir. Add in the peanut sauce and ¼ cup of pasta cooking water. Mix until everything is well combined, adding in the rest of the cooking water if needed.
  • Top with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Vegan