• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GreenLiteBites
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Favs
  • Macros
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Vegetarian
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Appetizers
  • Breakfast
  • Cakes
  • Chili-like
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Entree
  • Gluten-Free
  • Healthy Recipes
  • High Protein
  • Kid Friendly
  • Cooking Videos
  • Leftover Ideas
  • Low Carb
  • Main Dishes
  • Muffins
  • Paleo
  • Party
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Quick Recipes
  • Salads
  • Sandwich
  • Side Dishes
  • Soups
  • Tacos
  • The Laughing Cow
  • Whole30
  • Tips & Reviews
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Vegetarian
    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes
    • Chili-like
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Entree
    • Gluten-Free
    • Healthy Recipes
    • High Protein
    • Kid Friendly
    • Cooking Videos
    • Leftover Ideas
    • Low Carb
    • Main Dishes
    • Muffins
    • Paleo
    • Party
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Quick Recipes
    • Salads
    • Sandwich
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Tacos
    • The Laughing Cow
    • Whole30
    • Tips & Reviews
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Spicy 'Noodle' Bowl With Peanuts and Cilantro

    Spicy 'Noodle' Bowl With Peanuts and Cilantro

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

    spaghetti squash bowl pin

    This may be my new favorite way to eat spaghetti squash and I just came up with it!

    I roasted a whole spaghetti squash this weekend so I would have it cooked and ready to go in the fridge. As with most things, a little planning goes a long way. Having cooked squash on hand can be a real life saver, especially when you want to whip up a quick lunch.

    And this was quick. I literally pulled a few things out of my pantry and within moments I was chowing down on this bowl of yummy goodness.

    I decided to go with a peanut-based sauce because adding a little fat and protein to spaghetti squash makes it more of a complete meal for me. If I eat the squash alone, I tend to be hungry within an hour, but this bowl had me satisfied for quite some time!

    The fresh cilantro was a great addition. I need to keep it on hand more often. It made the sauce pop and the extra garnish on top is just so pretty.

    Anyway, here's what I did. If you aren't a spaghetti squash fan I'm sure this would work with any noodle.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon (16g) creamy natural peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon (21g) honey
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Tabanero - They sent me a sample and I LOVE it.)
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon (packed) fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 4 cups (400g) cooked spaghetti squash
    • ½ oz (14g) chopped peanuts

    Instructions

    To make the sauce, take a tablespoon of all the ingredients except the squash and peanuts.

    Whisk it all together and set aside.

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

    Add the cooked squash and toss to loosen it up.

    This is why I cook mine a little on the al dente side. If you slightly undercook it, will hold up better when reheated and you can still keep that slightly firm noodle texture.

    Pour the sauce over the squash, add the peanuts and toss to warm everything through and coat the "noodles."

    That's it! Cooking doesn't get much simpler than that.

    Pour the noodles in a bowl and top with a little bit of fresh cilantro.

    I guess this could be considered 2 servings of 2 cups each but I ate the whole darn bowl and it was heavenly. Sometimes you just want a BIG serving and at 375 calories THIS was totally worth it.

    📖 Recipe

    spaghetti squash bowl featured

    Spicy 'Noodle' Bowl With Peanuts and Cilantro

    If you love bold and spicy flavors, you won't want to miss this delicious noodle bowl recipe. Featuring peanuts and cilantro, it's a tasty and nutritious meal
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 348 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon 16g creamy natural peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon 21g honey
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Tabanero - They sent me a sample and I LOVE it.
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon packed fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 4 cups 400g cooked spaghetti squash
    • ½ oz 14g chopped peanuts

    Instructions
     

    • To make the sauce, take a tablespoon of all the ingredients except the squash and peanuts.
      1 tablespoon 21g honey, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon packed fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Whisk it all together and set aside.
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Add the cooked squash and toss to loosen it up.
      4 cups 400g cooked spaghetti squash
    • This is why I cook mine a little on the al dente side. If you slightly undercook it, will hold up better when reheated and you can still keep that slightly firm noodle texture.
    • Pour the sauce over the squash, add the peanuts and toss to warm everything through and coat the "noodles." Pour the noodles in a bowl and top with a little bit of fresh cilantro.
      ½ oz 14g chopped peanuts

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1471mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 7gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Cilantro, Noodle, Peanuts, Spicy
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Other Recipes:

    • Wacky Watermelon - Video Post
    • Pepper and Corn Soup with Fresh Cilantro
    • simple cheesy salsa featured
      Simple Cheesy Salsa
    • No Go on the Yo

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Rosie

      January 27, 2016 at 1:44 am

      DELICIOUS! I made this tonight and the only difference was that I used "extra crunchy" PB since I had no peanuts and I think it worked out. We loved it and I plan on adding this to my favorites list! Thank you for sharing, oh I didn't use the mentioned hot sauce but plan on ordering a bottle! The reviews on Amazon make me anxious to get my own bottle.

      Reply
    2. Renee

      March 04, 2015 at 11:10 am

      I was searching for a recipe for dinner last night with items that I had in my house and was so happy that I came across this one! I made this and was so happy that this was the recipe I chose to tackle for the night!! I used siracha as my hot sauce, but only used about 1/2 Tbsp b/c it was a bit too hot if I used the entire amount, and I added some sesame oil and was amazed at how simple and delicious this was! Great recipe, I'll definitely be making this again!! Thanks!!

      Reply
    3. Mindy Lee

      August 11, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      I made this over the weekend and it was totally scrumptious! I added a couple of eggs to get that protein factor up and make it like pad thai which I love. My one year old daughter also ATE IT UP. I mean, devoured it. It was nice and spicy and had a great flavor.

      The thing I love about spaghetti squash is you know you aren't eating spaghetti but it's so good you aren't wishing it was spaghetti. And what a great meal that is almost completely vegetables.

      I took it for a few days as leftovers and threw in a little rotisserie chicken to make it a full meal!

      Reply
    4. Aqiyl Aniys

      April 16, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      Um Yummy! This does look pretty good. Spaghetti squash is awesome, and I love love love cilantro as a spice.

      Reply
    5. Martha G

      April 02, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight and it is insanely good. I can't quite follow a recipe as is so added some red pepper, jalapeno pepper and bean sprouts. The bowl was huge and I enjoyed it for quite a while. Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    6. Sheri

      January 31, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Hi Roni - No, it was chuncky. I love almonds and almond butter, and don't eat peanuts or peanut butter often. Almonds just don't have that strong of a flavor to stand up to the vinegar and hot sauce in this recipe IMO.

      Reply
    7. Sheri

      January 27, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      This was amazing. I was going to omit the hot sauce but decided to put in about a tsp. I am so glad I did. It added SO much flavor!! I'm the only one that likes squash, which with this recipe, is fine with me. Thanks Roni!

      Reply
      • Sheri

        January 30, 2014 at 6:11 pm

        I tried this with almond butter and almonds. Definately not the same. There is something about the peanut that makes this SO much better.

        Reply
      • roni

        January 31, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Interesting! Was it the creamy kind?

        Reply
    8. Lori

      January 01, 2014 at 10:15 am

      How did I miss this when you posted it originally? YUM!
      I'm so glad you reposted it for the new year! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    9. Heather K.

      December 09, 2013 at 10:14 am

      I made sauce this over the weekend and absolutely loved it!! I used sriracha for the hot sauce, a staple in our house. Unfortunately I didn't have any spaghetti squash, so I used shirataki noodles instead. I can't wait to try it with spaghetti squash though. Thanks for another awesome recipe!

      Reply
    10. Barb

      November 27, 2013 at 9:23 am

      Our son loved it! He had no idea it was squash - when we ran out he asked if we had more noodles to make more! Thanks for the great ideas!

      Reply
    11. Vicky

      November 08, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      I made this today leaving out the cilantro and the sesame oil, and cut the recipe in half. It was delicious! I was also pressed for time so I cut off about 1/4 of the Spaghetti Squash, poked it a couple times with a knife, seeded it, and cooked it in the microwave for 8 minutes. It was absolutely delicious, and the perfect portion for one! Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
    12. Kelly

      November 03, 2013 at 8:36 am

      Oh my goodness!! I LOVED this recipe!! It's my favorite recipe of yours so far. The flavors of this dish were amazing. This is one recipe that I could eat everyday! Thank you!!

      Reply
    13. Kate D

      October 23, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      I made this for lunch today - it was AMAZING. I had to do a few substitutions for what I had on hand. Made mine with cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and lemon juice - because that's what I had around. Loved it so much and it will become a regular lunch rotation for me. Thank You!

      Reply
    14. Patty

      October 21, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Roni, I tried to double the recipe to make a bigger serving for the family and messed up with too much hot sauce. Any suggestion on how to sweeten it up a bit?

      Reply
      • roni

        October 21, 2013 at 2:15 pm

        Oh no! Do you have more squash? You can always bulk it more up. Maybe add more honey to offset the spicy? Dollop of yogurt mixed in??

        Reply
    15. Decalo Weight Loss

      October 20, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      Looks DELISH

      Reply
    16. Amy P

      October 14, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Yum! I can't wait to try it with angel hair pasta. It would make a great lunch!

      Reply
    17. Mark Knight

      October 14, 2013 at 1:25 pm

      Your recipe is great, but your photos are amazing. I could nearly taste your noodles through the pictures. Do you take them yourself?

      Reply
    18. Cathy

      October 12, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      This sounds sooo good and I will be making it soon! Spaghetti squash is one of my favorites and it is so versatile. I recently had it tossed with my own pistachio pesto and topped it with some chopped pistachios and pomegranate! It was delicious AND pretty!!

      Reply
    19. Yum Yucky

      October 11, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      OMG. I need this in my life immediately.

      Reply
    20. Carrie S.

      October 11, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      How do you know when the squash is al dente? I always overcook mine!

      Reply
      • roni

        October 11, 2013 at 12:48 pm

        This one I took out as soon as the skin on the squash started to give. You can always talk it out of the over, cut it in half and try to fork the noodles to cage done-ness. Then if it's still to solid to fork, put it back in the oven.

        Reply
    21. Valerie

      October 11, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      That sounds so lovely. Sigh. Darn peanut allergy! Sriracha is my hot sauce of choice for anything Asian.
      I'm the only person in my house who will eat spaghetti squash. Have you tried it with pesto yet? I can eat walnuts so I make my own pesto. It's delicious and easy - full of healthy fats! So yummy!

      Reply
      • Krista

        October 11, 2013 at 1:31 pm

        Valerie...could you maybe sub a different nut butter like almond or cashew or maybe even a seed butter like tahini or sunflower?

        Reply
      • RG

        October 26, 2013 at 6:15 am

        I make satay sauce with cashew butter all the time! It's sweeter than peanuts, so I don't add honey, and kind of creamy. I've also tried it with almond butter, which is super expensive these days, and I prefer the cashew.

        Reply
    22. Dorene

      October 11, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Thanks so much for the recipe. I have made spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and I don't care for it, never thought of making a peanut sauce...can't wait to try it!!

      Reply
    23. AJM

      October 11, 2013 at 11:35 am

      BRILLIANT!

      Reply
    24. Leanne

      October 11, 2013 at 11:29 am

      I have 2 on my counter right now from my CSA and I had NO IDEA what I was going to do with them... Now I do! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Leanne

        October 13, 2013 at 11:32 am

        Made this last night! Very tasty. I did use a bit of sesame oil in the pan instead of just cooking spray -- thought it needed that flavor boost. 🙂 We also cut back on the hot sauce and I still had complainers!! But it was really tasty and we'll make it again!

        Reply
      • roni

        October 14, 2013 at 10:00 am

        Leanne - Glad you mentioned the sesame oil! The only reason I didn't use it was because I'm out. I forgot to say that in the post!

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    25. greg

      October 11, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      Looks great, I love spaghetti squash.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Roni in kitchen

    Hi, I'm Roni!

    GreenLiteBites is a complete creative outlet for me. I post what I'm eating and feeding my family. I photograph every recipe.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • roasted featured
      Roasted (Wish They Were Grilled) Cabbage
    • Homemade teething Biscuit in 60 seconds!
    • colorful roasted potatoes featured
      Colorful Roasted Potatoes with Carrots and Rosemary (Plus a Tasteful Selections Giveaway!)
    • favorite green smoothie featured
      Our New Favorite Green Smoothie the Video

    Recent Recipes:

    • My Cute Halloween Cheese Didn't Work. :(
    • Beans, Beans, They're Good for Your Heart...
    • A Quick Summer Lunch
    • School Lunch Idea 1

    Important Pages

    • Privacy Policy
    • Macros (With calculator)
    • Disclaimer
    • Contatct

    Categories

    • Cooking Videos (167)
    • Recipe Collections (20)
    • Recipes (1,223)
      • Appetizers (93)
      • Breakfast (203)
      • Cakes (38)
      • Chili-like (41)
      • Desserts (132)
      • Dinner (440)
      • Drinks (69)
      • Entree (45)
      • Gluten-Free (75)
      • Healthy Recipes (94)
      • High Protein (50)
      • Kid Friendly (399)
      • Leftover Ideas (33)
      • Low Carb (31)
      • Lunch (350)
      • Main Dishes (150)
      • Muffins (32)
      • Paleo (36)
      • Party (91)
      • Pasta (36)
      • Pizza (35)
      • Quick Recipes (43)
      • Salads (171)
      • Sandwich (83)
      • Side Dishes (171)
      • Snacks (192)
      • Soups (100)
      • Tacos (9)
      • The Laughing Cow (65)
      • Vegetarian (387)
      • Whole30 (22)
    • Tips & Reviews (132)
    Roni in kitchen

    Hi, I'm Roni!

    GreenLiteBites is a complete creative outlet for me. I post what I'm eating and feeding my family. I photograph every recipe.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • pumpkin oatmeal cups featured
      Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
    • Banana Soft Serve (It's Homemade One Ingredient Ice Cream, SERIOUSLY!)
    • roasted broccoli & cauliflower featured
      Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Mushrooms and an Olive Oil Giveaway!
    • homemade almond milk take featured
      Homemade Almond Milk Take 1

    Recent Recipes:

    • Jicama for the Win!
    • It’s Book Giveaway Time!
    • The Fish Did It!
    • It's a SANDWICH. Seriously?

    Important Pages

    • Privacy Policy
    • Macros (With calculator)
    • Disclaimer
    • Contatct

    Categories

    • Cooking Videos (167)
    • Recipe Collections (20)
    • Recipes (1,223)
      • Appetizers (93)
      • Breakfast (203)
      • Cakes (38)
      • Chili-like (41)
      • Desserts (132)
      • Dinner (440)
      • Drinks (69)
      • Entree (45)
      • Gluten-Free (75)
      • Healthy Recipes (94)
      • High Protein (50)
      • Kid Friendly (399)
      • Leftover Ideas (33)
      • Low Carb (31)
      • Lunch (350)
      • Main Dishes (150)
      • Muffins (32)
      • Paleo (36)
      • Party (91)
      • Pasta (36)
      • Pizza (35)
      • Quick Recipes (43)
      • Salads (171)
      • Sandwich (83)
      • Side Dishes (171)
      • Snacks (192)
      • Soups (100)
      • Tacos (9)
      • The Laughing Cow (65)
      • Vegetarian (387)
      • Whole30 (22)
    • Tips & Reviews (132)

    Copyright © 2023 · Greenlitebites LLC