Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry

Cook rice noodles (1 package) as directed, drain, and rinse with cool water. Set aside in a large bowl.

Heat toasted sesame oil (1 tbsp) in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion (0.5 red) and garlic (2 cloves) and saute until onion is translucent and just starting to brown. Start 3m timer

Add carrots (2), asparagus (1 bunch), soy sauce (1 tbsp), sugar (1 tsp), sea salt (0.5 tsp), and [black pepper] to the pan. Cook until asparagus is bright green and carrots are tender. Add [rice noodles] back into the pan and toss to re-warm. Start 3m timer

Add remaining toasted sesame oil (1 tbsp) and soy sauce (1 tbsp), roasted peanuts (0.5 cup), and [black pepper] as desired. Toss well to coat, and serve immediately topped with extra [roasted peanuts], and a side of lightly salted tomato (1 ripe), if desired.