Creamy Peanut Noodles

Today’s recipe is one is for all my fellow peanut (butter) and noodle lovers! Creamy Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables. You can make this dish spicy like I did by adding extra chili, or skip the spice completely. Use any flat noodle of choice (rice or wheat), and your favorite vegetables…or whatever you still have in the fridge . Super easy to prepare, and super delicious!

Creamy Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables

You need:

• 3 minced garlic cloves (~1 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sambal oelek (more or less to preference)
• 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/3 cup peanut butter*
• 1 cup coconut milk (can)
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• Salt, coconut aminos or soy sauce to taste
• Juice of 1-2 limes

Plus:

• 10 oz noodles of choice
• Mixed vegetables
• (I used broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, corn and mushrooms)

Optional:

• Scallion greens
• Crushed peanuts
• Chili flakes
• Cilantro

Method:

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse if using rice noodles, and set aside.
2. Heat up oil, and sauté garlic, ginger and sambal oelek for a minute, then add your chopped vegetables, and keep sautéing everything for another minute.
3. Add coconut milk, coconut sugar, peanut butter, and water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes (or longer) depending on the veggies you’re using and your preference.
4. Season to taste with salt (or coconut aminos/soy sauce), add cooked noodles, and squeeze over some fresh lime juice.
5. Serve with optional toppings, and enjoy!

(Makes 2 large servings)

*always use real peanut butter – crunchy or smooth – made with only peanuts (and maybe salt)

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