Spicy Peanut Noodles

This is one of my most favorite meals of all time. It is so quick to put together, has all the flavors and textures I could ever want, and it tastes delicious cold right out of the fridge! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and eat it for lunch all week long!

RECIPE

Serves 4-6:

• 1 package soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti (or any noodles you have on hand)

• Any fresh or frozen veggies you have available to use. My favorites to use are kale, broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini.

• Cooked tofu or edamame (optional, for extra bulk and protein)

Cook noodles according to package instructions.

Rinse noodles under cool water after cooking. This is a very crucial step, as it prevents the sauce from getting thick and pasty and to allows it to coat the noodles evenly.

While noodles are cooking, start cooking veggies in a pan until crisp-tender, then sprinkle with some soy sauce and garlic powder. Add your protein into the pan as well, if using, and cook a couple more minutes.

Add mixture to a large bowl, along with the rinsed noodles.

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

(Feel free to double recipe to have some extra sauce on hand.)

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 3 T maple syrup

• 3 T sriracha, can adjust based on spice level

• 1½ T lime juice

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• Water to thin, if necessary

Whisk sauce ingredients together until completely smooth. Pour over veggies and noodles and toss to coat.

Can serve as-is, or top with chopped peanuts, chopped green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, or extra sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!