Orange Broccoli Noodle Bowls
Quick and easy, you can have these delicious orange broccoli noodle bowls on the table in 30 minutes! Packed with edamame, fresh orange and a quick peanut sauce, they’re dairy free and vegetarian with gluten free and vegan options.
What is it about noodles like this? They just make me exceedingly happy. You can swirl em’ all around your fork and slurp them right on up.
And in fact, with these orange broccoli noodle bowls, I may have been guilty of slurping them right out of the skillet.
It started as me “testing” them to make sure they were “seasoned” correctly before dinner … and then led to me just standing there eating forkful after forkful leaning right over my stove.
Of course as soon as I heard the husband coming, I stopped and pretended like I was doing nothing of the sorts. Not that he would be surprised by my behavior anyway. It’s nothing new.
So, these bowls. My actions should be an indication that yes, we did indeed love these. So much so that we’ve had them several times over the last few weeks.
How To Make Orange Noodles
Let’s discuss the components.
The noodles themselves are packed with plenty of crunchy broccoli, red onion, edamame for some protein and then little jewels of bright citrus-y goodness from the orange segments.
Then, we have a creamy dreamy peanut sauce that you’ll whip up quickly in your food processor (or you can just do this in a small bowl with a whisk). It’s filled with a touch of fresh ginger and orange zest – making it finger lickin’ good.
And finally we’ll top it all off with a hint of chopped peanuts and some sesame seeds for garnish. Make it even more pretty.
Did I mention that you can have this on your table in 30 minutes?? Oh yes, yes, you can.
Weeknight, noodle-y fun at its finest.
Additional Noodle Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Spicy Soba Noodle Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowls
- Spring Vegetable Lo Mein
- Spicy Broccoli Carrot Noodle Stir-Fry
- Rainbow Vegetable Lo Mein
- Soba Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes
- Soba Noodle and Pine Nut Salad
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.

Orange Broccoli Noodle Bowls
Quick and easy, you can have these delicious orange broccoli noodle bowls on the table in 30 minutes! Packed with edamame, fresh orange and a quick peanut sauce, they’re dairy free and vegetarian with gluten free and vegan options.
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup*
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the bowls:
- 10 ounces whole wheat linguini**
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ½ cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups frozen shelled edamame
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented (I like to chop each segment in half)
- chopped peanuts and/or sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
To make the sauce:
- Add all the ingredients for the sauce to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside. {If you don’t have a food processor, you can also whisk it all together really well in a small bowl.}
To make the bowls:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the red onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add in the broccoli and edamame. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender. If the skillet gets dry, add in a splash more olive oil. Turn off the heat.
- Add in the cooked pasta, the sauce and the orange segments. Toss gently until well combined. If needed, season with salt to taste (I usually add about ¼ to ½ teaspoon).
- Scoop into a serving bowl and garnish with some chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
*To keep this vegan - use the maple syrup and not the honey.
**To make this gluten free - substitute your favorite gluten free pasta.
If you have any leftover, you’ll want to add a splash of soy sauce when reheating back up. The noodles sort of absorb the peanut sauce as they sit, so we felt like you needed that little bit of extra moisture / flavor. Same goes if you just don’t eat this right away after making and it has time to sit and cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 216mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 9gSugar: 13gProtein: 15g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
I can always count on your blog when I need an easy and tasty dinner idea!! I admit I was a little hesitant to add in the orange slices, but I love the flavor and texture they bring to the dish. Awesome recipe!
Oh I’m so glad!! It does seem a little weird but it really does work! 🙂
Oh yum! You give me such good ideas for vegetarian meals for my daughter! I’ve been trying to get her to eat edamame for the protein so this is perfect!
You have me pratically drooling over here. Seriously drooling. This looks amazing.
Thank you!!
I’ve been so guilty of “tastetesting” over a skillet that went overboard – when sauce involves peanut butter, honey, ginger and orange zest , it’s almost a must -right?
I’m glad I’m not alone in this problem 🙂
I hear ya. I ate my weight in pesto pasta yesterday — for testing… I can see why you couldn’t stop testing this; perfect strands of noodles, creamy sauce and loads of veggies. Sounds (and looks!) like the perfect bowl of pasta to me!
Oh yes, recipe testing can make it dangerous to keep taking bite after bite until the next thing you know, you’ve eaten a whole bowls worth. I’m sure I could easily do that with these too. You know I’m a fan of the orange broccoli combo and that sauce sounds amazing!
Oh I know – so dangerous!! Thanks friend!
I love noodle bowls like this too!! I don’t know what it is but sometimes foods just taste much better when eaten directly out of the skillet 🙂 The broccoli and orange in here sound so good!!
hahaha they do!!
Neeeeed this in my life like yesterday! The sauce that you made sounds out of this world!
Peanut sauce of any kind is the best!
The flavors sound fantastic! Pinning this!
Oh I’m so happy you posted this awesome recipe today because I do grocery/meal planning on Tuesdays! Pinned (and will be made) ASAP.
Woot! Love this!
Noodles like this make me happy too! And I just love the orange flavour!
I’d be eating this at the stove and stopping when I heard people coming too! Probably as I tell the kids they can’t have anything to eat cause we’re having supper soon! This looks delicious Ashley, love the orange and peanut combination!
haha I love that!
This sounds SO good, Ashley!! I’ve pinned it for later 🙂
These noodles look incredible, Ashley! Haha I have the same problem whenever I’m taste testing noodles and always end up eating almost half the skillet. Love all the broccoli and edamame in here and they sound amazing with the fresh and tangy citrus flavors!
Noodles are irresistible!!
Taste-testing food from the pan – especially noodles like this – can be a problem for me, too. It’s hard to just take one small bite, isn’t it? : ) I love any noodles with peanut butter sauce! I love that you added orange to it. I have been thinking I need to put them in my salads more often since they can be such a surprisingly nice addition. Never thought to put it in noodles and gotta try!
So hard! I can never stop at one!
This looks heavenly – I adore peanut sauce and anything that I can slather it on, and these noodles sound perfect. Pinned!
Oh, this looks SO good! I’m loving these flavors and you better believe I’d be slurping up noodles when nobody’s around. haha This totally needs to happen soon!
we love dinners like this! sounds wonderful 🙂
What a flavorful pasta dish for a weeknight. I love the mixture of citrus, edamame, and broccoli. Peanut butter sauce is the perfect touch to this dish. I have to make this!
Thanks Erin!
Wow, I’m pretty sure these noodles would be a super big hit in our house, too, Ashley. For a start you don’t need to do much of a sales job on me over anything with peanut sauce on it! And I like the orangey twist, too.
P.S. Like that you’ve used wholewheat linguine!
haha that’s how I feel about peanut sauce!
Oh how I love broccoli, and the orange sounds splendid. Sounds like dinner to me. Plus, I think I actually have all these ingredients on hand! yay.
Nice! I usually have just about everything on hand too – huge plus in my book!!
Noodle slurping is what I do best. Love this 30-minute meal! Pinned.
I would totally dive into this bowl too, no shame! I love the broccoli and noodle combo, Ashley! Sounds so flavorful, especially with the orange. Such a light and zesty dish, too!