Name: Garlic Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz brown rice noodles (cooked according to package instructions); 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or olive oil work well); 6 clove garlic cloves (finely minced); 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred or tamari); 2 tbsp vegetable broth; 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil (be sure it is toasted for maximum flavor); 1 tbsp maple syrup (vegan alternative to honey); 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference); 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 1 handful scallions (sliced for garnish); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (for extra heat); 1 tbsp peanuts roasted (crushed for crunch)

Instructions

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1

Cook the brown rice noodles (12 oz) in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions.
2

Finely mince the garlic cloves (6 clove) using a garlic press.
3

Heat the neutral oil (1 tbsp) in a pan and saute the minced garlic until the edges turn golden brown.
4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (0.25 cup), vegetable broth (2 tbsp), rice vinegar (1.5 tbsp), toasted sesame oil (2 tbsp), maple syrup (1 tbsp), tahini (2 tbsp), sriracha (2 tsp), and ground ginger (0.5 tsp).
5

Pour the sauce into the pan with the garlic, mixing well, and simmer until it thickens slightly.
6

Combine the cooked noodles with the sauce in the pan and toss until evenly coated.
7

Serve immediately and garnish with scallions (1 handful), red pepper flakes (1 pinch), and peanuts roasted (1 tbsp).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

Divide into portions:

305

kcal

Protein (g)

Carbs (g)

Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 2 g

Monounsaturated Fat 5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g

Fiber 3 g

Sugars 5 g

Micronutrients

iron

3mg

55% DV

sodium

900mg

156% DV

calcium

100mg

30% DV

potassium

200mg

17% DV

vitamin a

25mcg

11% DV

vitamin c

1mg

5% DV

vitamin k

3mcg

8% DV