Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 1 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 10 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (3 oz.) packet instant ramen (discard seasoning)
• 1 green onion, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Add 1/4 cup of hot water and stir until smooth.
2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add ramen and cook for 2-3 minutes or until noodles are tender. Drain noodles.
3. Return noodles to pot and add the peanut sauce. Stir to combine. Top with green onions and serve.

Note: If desired, add cooked vegetables of choice in step 3.

Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen Recipe Card

Adapted from budgetbytes.com