Description
Turkey Dan Dan Noodles with Greens is a vibrant and comforting dish featuring chewy Chinese wheat noodles, tender smoked turkey bacon, and fresh, crisp greens tossed in a rich, bold, and spicy sauce. This recipe balances savory, spicy, and umami flavors with nutritious vegetables, creating a wholesome meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or satisfying comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, sliced into small strips
Greens
- 2 cups fresh bok choy or spinach, washed and chopped
Noodles
- 8 oz Chinese wheat noodles
Spices and Aromatics
- 1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp natural chili paste
- 1 tbsp natural soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp natural apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and chop your greens into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the smoked turkey bacon into small strips. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Toast the Sichuan Peppercorns: Lightly toast the ground Sichuan peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant to release their aroma and enhance flavor.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a large skillet or wok, sauté the smoked turkey bacon pieces over medium heat until crisp and browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Build the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté the garlic and ginger briefly until fragrant. Stir in the natural peanut butter, natural chili paste, natural soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), natural apple cider vinegar, toasted Sichuan peppercorns, and the natural gelling agent. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Noodles, Sauce, and Greens: Add the cooked noodles and chopped greens into the pan with the sauce. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the flavors coat the noodles and the greens wilt slightly.
- Finish with Smoked Turkey Bacon: Return the crispy smoked turkey bacon to the pan and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly before serving.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, tender greens such as baby bok choy or spinach to maintain a crisp yet tender texture after cooking.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to avoid sogginess when tossed in the sauce.
- Add chili paste gradually, tasting as you go, to control the spice level to your preference.
- Toast the Sichuan peppercorns and cook smoked turkey bacon separately to boost their flavor before combining.
- Use high-quality natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for an authentic and rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Turkey Dan Dan Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Spicy Noodles, Smoked Turkey Bacon, Asian Noodles, Spicy Sauce, Bok Choy Noodles
