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Creamy Tahini Chili Noodles

Creamy Tahini Chili Noodles

Creamy Tahini Chili Noodles — bright and refreshing, these easy cold noodles feature fresh veggies like cucumbers and carrots in an addicting, sesame-based sauce! With chili paste and lemon zest for that refreshing punch and some fruit for a burst of sweetness, 15 minutes are all you need to make this!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Keyword noodles
Custom Category Fourth of July, Lunch, Noodles, Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 346 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

  • 8 oz thin fettuccine noodles , or any noodles of your choice

Sauce:

  • 1 tsp ginger , minced
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sambal hot sauce , or any chili paste
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Veggies:

  • 2 cucumbers , shaved
  • 2 carrots , shaved
  • 1/4 cup pickled onions , sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell peppers , finely chopped
  • 6-7 radish , matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup grapes , sliced lengthwise (or you can use pomegranate)

Garnish:

  • 7-8 mint leaves , torn
  • 2 tbsp roasted pistachio , coarsely crushed
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Then drain and rinse them under cold water.

  2. Mix together all your sauce ingredients. Keep the sauce aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add in all your veggies.
  4. Then add the noodles and the sauce. Toss everything together and adjust the seasonings as per your taste.

  5. Garnish with mint leaves, roasted pistachios and toasted sesame seeds. Chill before serving. These quick and easy Creamy Tahini Chili Noodles are ready! Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • After being made, this can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tahini Chili Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 855mg37%
Potassium 619mg18%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 5676IU114%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.