Spicy Peanut Ramen

Today I’ve partnered with The Peanut Institute to bring you this delicious recipe for Spicy Peanut Ramen.

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Spicy Peanut Ramen

15 minutes
14 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

1 (3oz.) package ramen
1 Tbsp shallot, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup coleslaw blend or chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely sliced red pepper (cut into strips)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup - 2/3 cup water
1 TB soy sauce
1 TB brown sugar
1 Tbsp Sriracha
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1 Tbsp Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Cook ramen according to package directions. Strain noodles and set aside.
In a medium sauté pan, warm 1 TB of oil over medium high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until aromatic.
Add mushrooms to pan, sauté until tender.
Combine carrots, broccoli and red pepper into the pan and sauté about 2 minutes. Remove veg from the pan.
Combine water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha into the pan. Simmer and reduce until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
Top the ramen noodles with the sauce and combine well. Top with vegetables, chopped peanuts, and cilantro.

Spicy Peanut Ramen

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