Peanut Noodle and Veggie Skewers

Fun and flavorful Thai-inspired skewers featuring chilled noodles, colorful vegetables, and protein-packed tofu, all drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

585

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.11

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

Asian•Thai

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Eggs

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8ozRice Noodles(Thin or medium rice noodles work best.)

£1.50

14ozFirm Tofu(Pressed to remove excess water, then cubed.)

£2.50

1mediumRed Bell Pepper(Cut into bite-sized pieces.)

£0.80

1mediumYellow Bell Pepper(Cut into bite-sized pieces.)

£0.85

0.5mediumCucumber(Peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces.)

£0.40

1largeCarrot(Cut into thick rounds or matchsticks.)

£0.20

2stalksGreen Onion(Chopped.)

£0.50

0.5cupPeanut Butter(Creamy or crunchy.)

£0.75

3tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium recommended.)

£0.15

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.10

1teaspoonSesame Oil

£0.10

1tablespoonHoney(Or agave/maple syrup for vegan option.)

£0.15

2clovesGarlic(Minced.)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(Grated.)

£0.15

2tablespoonsWater(To adjust peanut sauce consistency.)

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat.)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(For garnish.)

£0.15

Total Cost

£8.45

£2.11 per serving

The Method

1
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
2
Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan or bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or agave/maple syrup), minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and 2 tablespoons of water. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
3
Cube the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces.
4
Prepare the vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot into bite-sized pieces.
5
Thread the skewers: Alternating between noodles (fold noodles in half or thirds for easier threading), tofu cubes, and chopped vegetables, thread the ingredients onto the skewers. Try to keep the skewers visually appealing with a variety of colors and textures.
6
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
7
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

585 kcal / 2447 kJ

Carbs

58g

22% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

27g

54% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

680 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To make the skewers easier to eat, consider cutting the noodles into shorter strands before threading.

For a spicier peanut sauce, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.

If you don't have rice noodles, you can use spaghetti or linguine as a substitute, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. Other options include snow peas, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes.

For best results, press the tofu to remove excess water before cubing and threading.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Mixing bowl

Skewers (wooden or metal)

Small saucepan

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Chef's Tips

To make the skewers easier to eat, consider cutting the noodles into shorter strands before threading.

For a spicier peanut sauce, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.

If you don't have rice noodles, you can use spaghetti or linguine as a substitute, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. Other options include snow peas, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes.

For best results, press the tofu to remove excess water before cubing and threading.

Peanut Noodle and Veggie Skewers

Ingredients

The Method