This easy vegetarian Hearts of Palm Noodle Peanut Stir Fry is a flavorful, low-carb meal for one made with a spicy, gingery peanut sauce, tender spinach, and a scrambled egg for protein. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a great solo lunch or light dinner that feels indulgent but is primarily vegetables. The hearts of palm “noodles” provide a firm, pasta-like texture without the starch, making this dish an excellent gluten-free and grain-free alternative to traditional noodles.
Hearts of Palm Noodle Peanut Stir Fry
If you’re new to hearts of palm linguine (often sold under brand names like Palmini), you’ll find it pleasantly different from zucchini noodles: it’s not watery and has a noodle-like bite that holds sauces well. I rinse the noodles thoroughly to mellow their natural flavor, then quickly stir-fry them with aromatics, soy, and a touch of sriracha for heat. The peanut butter melts into the pan to create a silky, savory sauce that coats the noodles. Adding an egg, spinach and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions finishes the bowl with extra color, texture and protein. With the egg, peanut butter and spinach, a single serving provides roughly 17 grams of protein.
How to Make a Healthy Spicy Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
This quick stir fry is ideal when you want a satisfying meal without fuss. The technique is simple: build flavor with garlic and ginger, briefly cook the noodles and greens with soy and sriracha, melt peanut butter into the pan to bind the sauce, then scramble an egg directly in the skillet for a warm, protein-rich finish. The whole process takes about 10–15 minutes from start to finish, and the recipe scales easily if you want to double it for two people or save leftovers.
- Heat half the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté garlic and fresh ginger until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Add the drained hearts of palm noodles and toss to combine.
- Stir in soy sauce and sriracha, cook for about a minute, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Push the noodles and veggies to one side of the pan. Add the peanut butter to the empty side, let it warm and loosen, then stir it through the noodles to form a smooth sauce.
- Move the mixture to one side, add the remaining sesame oil, crack in the egg and scramble until just set, then combine everything and heat through.
- Serve immediately and top with extra sriracha, sesame seeds and sliced scallions to taste.
Variations
- Substitute alternative noodles: if hearts of palm aren’t available, use zucchini noodles, spiralized vegetables, or cooked rice noodles.
- Boost the protein by adding a second egg, cooked edamame, cubed tofu, shrimp or sliced chicken.
- Add extra vegetables such as broccoli florets, thinly sliced bell peppers, snap peas or shredded carrots for more color and crunch.
- Make it gluten-free by replacing soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or soy butter instead of peanut butter.
- If you prefer milder flavors, reduce or omit the sriracha and adjust saltiness to taste.
Quick Spicy Peanut Palmini Noodle Stir Fry — Recipe Details
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Total time: 15 mins | Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 (12 oz) package hearts of palm linguine (Palmini), drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter or sunflower butter for allergy-friendly)
- 1 large egg
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Scallions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the drained hearts of palm noodles and stir to combine with the aromatics.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sriracha, stir, and cook for about 1 minute to let the flavors meld.
- Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Push the noodle-and-spinach mixture to one side of the skillet.
- Place the peanut butter in the empty side of the pan and let it warm for about 30 seconds until it softens. Mix it into the noodle mixture until well combined and saucy.
- Push everything to the side again, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, crack in the egg and scramble it until just set, then fold it through the noodles.
- Transfer to a bowl and finish with extra sriracha, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
Calories: 414 kcal | Protein: 17 g | Carbohydrates: 26.5 g | Fat: 26.5 g | Fiber: 11.5 g | Sugar: 7.5 g | Sodium: 1110 mg
Notes & Tips
- Rinsing hearts of palm noodles well removes excess packing liquid and mellows their flavor. Pat them dry if they feel overly wet.
- Adjust the amount of peanut butter to thin or thicken the sauce; add a splash of water if you prefer a looser sauce.
- To save time, mince garlic and ginger in advance and keep them in the fridge for quick weeknight meals.
- This recipe scales easily—multiply ingredients for additional servings and add a touch more oil or peanut butter if needed to maintain sauciness.
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