Description
Cold peanut noodles with bright, crisp veggies--the perfect healthy summer meal.
Ingredients
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For the noodle bowl:
- 8 oz noodles of choice (whole-wheat, brown rice, or black bean spaghetti, etc.)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, grated or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup salted peanut butter
- 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. After draining, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic and ginger until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the noodles, dressing, cilantro, pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions and peanuts. Stir until everything is well incorporated. Serve cold.