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Peanut Noodle Bowl

Thai-Style Peanut Noodle Bowl

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This Peanut Noodle Bowl is a game-changer for school lunches! It’s a simple, vibrant meal that's a breeze to make and a joy to eat. The creamy peanut sauce and fresh veggies make it a meal your kids will be excited to find in their lunch box.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 child
Course: lunch
Cuisine: Asian-fusion, kid-friendly
Calories: 415

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz rice noodles pad thai style
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 carrot julienned
  • 1/4 cucumber julienned
  • 2 oz cooked chicken breast sliced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts if no allergies
  • 1 lime wedge

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water
  2. In small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce
  3. Toss cooled noodles with half the peanut sauce
  4. Use vegetable peeler to create carrot and cucumber ribbons
  5. Arrange noodles in container, top with chicken and vegetables
  6. Pack remaining sauce separately for adding at lunch
  7. Include lime wedge and crushed peanuts in separate containers

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSodium: 420mgSugar: 18g

Notes

For nut allergies: substitute sunflower seed butter. Can be made gluten-free with tamari instead of soy sauce. Add more honey if your child prefers sweeter flavors. Noodles are best consumed within 24 hours.

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