Vegan Peanut Noodles
Vegan Peanut Noodles costs about $3.21 to make ($0.80 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 620 calories, 24 g protein, and 93 g net carbs. Total time: 22 min.
- 24 g protein/serving
- 620 calories/serving
- 93 g net carbs
- 22 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Pantry pasta tossed in a peanut butter–soy sauce with whatever vegetables are around. Fifteen minutes, no special ingredients, about a dollar a bowl.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 lb spaghetti | $1.19 |
| 6 tbsp peanut butter | $0.46 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauce | $0.38 |
| 3 cloves garlic, grated | $0.12 |
| 2 carrots, shredded | $0.33 |
| 1½ cups frozen vegetables | $0.48 |
| vinegar, red pepper flakes, pinch of sugar | $0.25 |
| Total | $3.21 |
How to make it
- Boil pasta; drop the frozen vegetables into the pot for the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and pepper flakes with ½ cup hot pasta water until smooth.
- Toss noodles, vegetables, and shredded carrot with the sauce, loosening with more pasta water as needed.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 620 |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 101 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Net carbs | 93 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 784 mg |
Substitutions
- Mixed vegetables, frozen (peas/carrots/corn) → Green cabbage — saves $0.02/serving. thin-sliced raw cabbage adds crunch for less
Make it cheaper
Already pantry-priced — store-brand peanut butter and pasta are the whole cost structure.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Vegan Peanut Noodles?
About $3.21 total, or $0.80 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Vegan Peanut Noodles?
Each serving has roughly 24 g of protein (620 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Vegan Peanut Noodles cheaper?
Already pantry-priced — store-brand peanut butter and pasta are the whole cost structure.
Do leftovers of Vegan Peanut Noodles keep well?
Good cold — it's basically sesame-noodle salad the next day.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.