In the 1980s, when I was in New York City at college, I had an engrossing love affair. My amour and comfort in the city? Noodles with peanut sauce!
Chinese takeout was on speed dial back in the day. Restaurant noodles to go and my studies went hand-in-hand.
Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce
I almost had to give up this culinary romance when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in the 1990s and went on the Gluten Free Diet.
Low and behold, in 2010 I discovered kelp noodles, a truly magical food made of seaweed. From this life changing find, my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe was born.
Noodle Recipes Asian
I’m a sucker for noodle recipes that are Asian and am currently developing a Vietnamese Noodles with Sweet Chili sauce recipe –sugar free of course.
That’s the issue with so many Asian noodle recipes, there’s quite a bit of added sugar, which I diligently try to keep out of my Low Carb Diet.
Peanut Sauce for Noodles
By utilizing my favorite sweetener –stevia, my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe is sugar free.
Noodle Recipes Homemade
Delicious and healthy are the best things about my homemade noodle recipes, and the same goes for homemade food in general.
We can control exactly what’s in it, warding off unwanted sweeteners and nasty chemical additives.
Healthy Noodle Recipes Simple
Healthy noodle recipes are easy because all you need are Low Carb Veggie Noodles or Kelp Noodles smothered in healthy sauce.
Still, gluten free sesame noodles will always have my heart! I hope you enjoy this copycat recipe for Chinese food as much as we do!
Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients
- 1 package kelp noodles
- ¼ cup creamy roasted almond butter or creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2-3 teaspoons ume plum vinegar
- 3 drops stevia
Instructions
- Soften noodles using my secret method
- In a small bowl combine almond butter, sesame oil, ume vinegar, and stevia
- Toss noodles with sauce
- Serve
Equipment
You’ve come to the right spot if you’re looking for keto healthy noodles! I’m just thrilled about these Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce.
Please note, though, that if you don’t soak your kelp noodles properly, they will have a seaweed-ish type crunch to them.
If you follow the steps to soften them, this sesame kelp noodles dish will be a special kind of healthy magic.
Dinner Recipes Healthy Easy
Staying on the topic of healthy and easy dinner recipes, here are some of our family favorites.
They all pair perfectly with my amazing Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe, so half your nutritious meal is already taken care of.
Speaking of healthy recipes, did you know kelp is high in antioxidants and fights free radicals?
Chicken Recipe for Dinner
Below are an array of dinner ideas to accompany my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce. We’ll start with my healthy chicken dinner recipes, then on to fish, and finish strong with vegetarian accompaniments.
Noodle Recipes with Chicken
The Asian Stir Fry with Chicken recipe from my book, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, served over Sesame Kelp Noodles, is a total palate pleaser.
Full of nutritious fresh vegetables, this is one of our family’s favorite easy, healthy dinners.
Chicken Recipe on Grill
My Spicy Chicken with Grilled Lime is created with tender bone-in chicken marinated in lime juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. The citrus and smokey flavors pair perfectly.
We love this chicken recipe, straight from the grill too, yes, you guessed it — over Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce.

Recipe with Leftover Chicken Breast
If you’re looking for a cold noodle dish on a hot summer day, serve Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce over leftover chicken breast recipes such as:
Side Dish for Salmon
I love salmon, it’s one of my favorite superfoods.
My sesame noodles are a fabulous side dish for seafood –try them with Salmon Wasabi Burgers or Keto Chipotle Lime Salmon for a refreshingly light yet satisfying dinner.
Noodle Recipes Vegetarian
Good noodle recipes that are both gluten free and vegetarian are not that easy to find.
If you can eat soy, this Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl from the gorgeous website, This Savory Vegan, would be AMAZING over my Sesame Kelp Noodles recipe. Just be sure to use gluten free hoisin sauce if you make this heavenly combo.
Gomasio
Healthy need not stop at condiments. Calcium-rich sesame seeds are the star of this family favorite. As you can see from the photo above, my Gomasio recipe is easy enough to have your kids put on a chef’s hat.
I started making Gomasio for the boys when they were toddlers, and they soon took over the job for me, standing at the stove, stirring in their striped pajamas.
We sprinkle Gomasio on everything from kale, to noodle recipes that are Asian, and anything that deserves a little healthy crunch!
Healthy Sesame Noodles Recipe
So, now that I’ve shared the healthy sesame noodles recipe you’ve all been waiting for, you no longer need wonder, are cold sesame noodles healthy, because all of my recipes are nutritious, carb-conscious, and delicious enough to become perpetual family favorites.
Noodle Zucchini Recipes
If you’d like additional choices for healthy noodle dishes and want to learn how to make low carb noodles, check out my recipe for Zoodles, as well as how to use veggies for any Low Carb Noodles Recipe.
Recipes with Kelp Noodles
Finally, if you’re looking for other serving ideas for kelp noodles, try them smothered in homemade marinara sauce or Grandma’s bolognese for a classic Italian meal.
I haven’t tried using kelp noodles for Italian-style recipes yet, only Asian. If you have, please leave a comment and let me know, it might spark my imagination!
This recipe for Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2012.













Amber says
This sounds delicious! I hated kelp noodles the first time I tried them but I made them again on Monday and they were so good. This time I soaked them in half lime juice and half boiling water for about 4 hours while I was in class, then came back home, brought them back to a boil and threw them in the sauce for a couple of minutes so they could absorb the flavor and there was no crunch at all! They tasted just like rice noodles, perfect for Asian style dishes.
Elana says
Thanks Amber!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says
Yum! There’s nothing better than a heaping bowl of sesame noodles, so delicious, simple, and comforting!
Elana says
Yes :-)
Sarah says
Where can kelp.noodles be purchased?
Robin Fortin says
Hi Sarah, I found my kelp noodles at Whole Foods. They were in the refrigerated section with the tofu.
Mary H says
Thank you for this recipe – sounds great! One the strength of your kelp noodle posts, I purchased some — and they are wonderful! They are just like a bite of crunchy lettuce and perfect for summer dishes. I’m going to try this soon!
(and the kelp noodles really are low calorie — best used with some food with a dense nutrional and caloric count!)
Thanks again!
Elana says
You’re welcome Mary!
Megan@BlueStarVermont.com says
I love how easy this dish sounds. Kelp feels like just the right addition to my diet. Thank you so much for yet another great recipe.
Elana says
Megan, you’re welcome!
Kate@ eatrecyclerepeat says
I like to eat kelp noodles in laarb gai – a thai salad made with chicken (my favorite) or pork.
Elana says
Thanks Kate!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
that sounds so delicious! i love the idea of that fabulous sauce on kelp noodles! thanks for sharing!
Elana says
Caralyn, you’re welcome!
Amy says
Thank you so much for posting a recipe with kelp noodles! My local butcher has been thinking about stocking them, so hopefully I will have a source soon and will be able to try this out.
I just wanted to mention, though, that there are other gluten-free legume-free noodles, and if you haven’t given them a try you should definitely check them out! You can get noodles made from sweet potato starch in most asian grocery stores (or my major chain sells it in the asian section), just read the ingredients and ensure that you’re buying the ones that are made purely of starch and not with flour. They’re translucent like vermicelli, long and stringy like spaghetti, and crunchy like the above. And they’re dry, not refrigerated.
Also, you can make noodles out of zucchini with a julienne peeler (super tasty in asian dishes and cheese sauces), or my favourite summer noodle is spaghetti squash, baked and then turned into strings with a fork. It’s like magic, and is fantastic under spaghetti sauce!
Elana says
Amy, thanks so much for your comment! I haven’t eaten potatoes (including sweet potatoes) since 2001, so those noodles would not be an option for me. I do love zucchini noodles and have an entire post on different types of low-carb veggie noodles here:
https://elanaspantry.com/low-carb-noodles/
Enjoy!
Elana
Healthy Living Val says
I was so interested in the kelp noodles from your last post so I’m excited to see a recipe to try. This looks super simple. I don’t know where to get plum vinegar so may have to hit an Asian grocery or try it with rice vinegar.
Elana says
Val, if you click the green text in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says βume plum vinegarβ you will be given that information :-)
tejota says
Looks like a great recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Judith Fine-Sarchielli says
What is your favorite kelp noodle brand please? Can I buy it online?
Thanks,
Judith
Elana says
Judith, if you click the green text in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says “kelp noodles” you will be given that information :-)