Asian Peanut Sesame Noodles

These Asian Peanut Sesame Noodles are loaded with veggies and tossed in a tasty and creamy Peanut Sesame dressing. These Sesame Noodles are easy to make, delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound soba noodles or spaghetti noodles (use GF if needed)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks ((I use bagged store bought shredded carrots))
• 4 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 - 3 tablespoons mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup oil (any mild or olive oil)
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (you can use tamari for GF)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- To Make the Peanut Sesame Dressing ---
2. 2Place all the ingredients in a jar, close the lid and shake! or combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
3. 3--- The Noodles ---
4. 4Cook the noodles according to package directions. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain the pasta and broccoli and place them in a large bowl.
5. 5While the pasta/broccoli are still warm, toss with the dressing. Add the red bell peppers, carrots, scallions, cilantro and mint. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.