Peanut Noodles

From the Fuss-Free Vegan Cookbook

Prep time: 10 minutes || Cook time: 5 minutes || Serving: 4 || Rating X/10

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1/2 cup smooth or crunchy nut butter (peanut, almond, hazelnut, or sunflower)
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1-inch piece of ginger (to be grated later)
• 2 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Noodles

• 1 package (6 oz) chow mein noodles
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cut peanuts (substitute as desired), chopped
• handful of cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce, set aside
2. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Add the carrots, and bell peppers, and fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the green onions, and continue to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the drained noodles, and the sauce. Mix well, and garnish with the peanuts and cilantro