Sesame Almond Noodles
Quick and easy vegan dish! The creamy sauce is made with almond butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
Servings: 3
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil , divided
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted creamy almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- green onions, to garnish
- toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes, for extra spice
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti to al dente in a pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain well. Place cooked spaghetti in a large bowl and drizzle in ½ tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large liquid measuring cup, combine almond butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce and remaining sesame oil. Stir to combine. Let sit for a couple minutes to allow almond butter to dissolve. The sauce may look curdled at first. Use a fork or a small whisk to beat sauce together. It will smooth out and become homogenous. *If your almond butter is very thick, you may need to add up to 1 tablespoon of water to slightly thin out the sauce.
- Once sauce is smooth, pour over prepared spaghetti noodles. Toss to combine. Serve with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- Creamy Almond Butter: I recommended using unsalted almond butter. For the best flavor, use almond butter simply made with almonds (no other ingredients!). For a sweeter version, use a sweetened almond butter. This recipe also works with peanut butter.
- Sesame Oil: You can use regular sesame oil or toasted sesame oil. Regular sesame oil is made from raw sesame seeds. Toasted sesame seed is made from toasted seeds. The toasted version has a richer, warmer flavor.
- Rice Vinegar: Use plain, unseasoned rice vinegar. This is usually used for marinades, pickles, and dressings. Plain rice vinegar is different from “seasoned rice vinegar” which is much sweeter and less acidic. If you really cannot find rice vinegar, sub in half the amount with apple cider vinegar.
- Spaghetti: Spaghetti, fettuccine, and linguini are the best options. They easily absorb and hold on to the creamy sauce. Of course, you may sub in your choice of pasta noodles or pasta shapes. You may also use any gluten-free pasta alternatives. Or, simply toss the sesame almond butter sauce with vegetables!
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 581mg, Potassium: 305mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 0.1IU, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 2mg