Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles

The other night I made garlicky greens using Broccolini - which was delish. When I was shopping for these greens, my eyes were much bigger than my stomach and I bought four bunches of Broccolini for only two people. I ended up with about two bunches of broccolini left over.

I thought this was a great opportunity to make a new, super quick meal using leftovers. I had a pack of dry soba noodles and fresh ground peanut butter in my pantry - so I thought Peanut Noodles!

I figured I would give them a little kick of spice with some red chili flakes - hence "Spicy" Sesame Peanut Noodles. To make the peanut dressing, I used my handy-dandy Blender Bottle. This thing is so great for whisking quick dressings or taking smoothies to work. 

I decided to eat these noodles chilled for lunch at work the day after I made them - but you can enjoy these noodles warm or cold.

Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles

by Sarah Farsh May 1, 2012

5 minute meal

• 8 oz cooked soba noodles
• 1-2 bunch steamed broccolini, or greens of choice, chopped
• 3 tbsp freshly ground peanut butter
• 4 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp tamari
• 1 tbsp green onion, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Cook soba noodles according to package directions, being careful not to over cook. In a Blender Bottle or bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, sesame oil and tamari. In a large bowl, combine soba noodles, broccolini (or greens), peanut dressing, green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy warm or cooled.