Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince

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A spicy, delicious and super easy meal prep idea that comes together in under 20 minutes! These Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles are served with some turkey mince to create a delicious and high protein noodle dish that tastes like comfort food.

Why you will love these Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles

This dish contains some of the most tasty ingredients everrr (in my opinion)- peanut butter, gochujang, noodles and turkey mince! This dish truly combines everything I love in one bowl. If you too love these ingredients, I can guarantee you will become obsessed with this meal.

It’s super easy to make, and can be easily meal prepped or served to a party of four- or if you would like to make more serves, double or even triple the ingredients.

Another reason why you will love this recipe is because it is super customizable, you could swap the turkey mince for any protein, you could use tofu if you want to keep it plant based, or even omit the protein all together and enjoy it as a noodle dish. You could add any veggies you have on hand and it will still taste amazing.

Macros for Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince

Per serve (4):

435 Calories

48g Carbs

36g Protein

8g fat

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Ingredients for Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince

• 180g Thin wheat noodles: I love using Chef’s world thin noodles as I buy them in bulk- it comes in a 2kg pack, and each serving of noodles is 62.5g (they are already pre portioned!)- it comes to 233 calories per serve. It’s also good $5.50 on Amazon for the 2kg pack, super affordable! This recipe uses 3 serves of these noodles.
• 400g Turkey Mince– can substitute for chicken, tofu or beef mince.
• 100g Frozen Veggies- I use a mix of peas corn and capsicum
• 50g Gochujang Paste- I use this the Ottogi brand– You can find this paste at most grocers in the asian section or at your local asian grocer.
• 25g Smooth Natural Peanut Butter
• 20g Powdered Peanut Butter– I use MacroMike– V2 SWEET ORIGINAL POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER– You can substitute this for normal peanut butter
• 25ml Low Sodium Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar or zero calorie sugar alternative– I use Natvia zero calorie sweetener
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10g Bone Broth Paste– OPTIONAL, can sub for stock concentrate
• 1/4 Cup Noodle Water

How to make Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince

1. Cook noodles as per packet instructions (reserve 1/4 cup noodle water)
2. Mix sauce ingredients until no clumps remain – add some boiling water to thin it out and make it easier to mix
3. Cook turkey mince on medium heat with some oil for 8-10 minutes
4. Add frozen veggies halfway through 
5. Add the sauce and noodle water and let thicken for 2-4 minutes
6. Add the cooked noodles and mix until fully combined
7. top with some sesame seeds and green onion

FAQ for Spicy Peanut Gochujang Noodles with Turkey Mince

how do i store leftovers/meal prep?

Store in the fridge in airtight containers for 3-4 days.

Substitutions for turkey mince?

Turkey mince can be substituted for chicken or beef mince or even tofu.

SUBSTITUtions for gochujang paste?

You could substitute for chilli paste, Sambal Oelek, sriracha or even miso paste + chilli paste for extra flavour.

Can I MAKE THIS GLUTEN FREE?

Yes! Simply sub the noodles for rice noodles and ensure your soy sauce is gluten free.

Inspiration: This recipe was inspired by Pinch of Yum