Peanut Noodles

Originally posted on TheNutraMilk.com

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini. Recipe inspired by Purely Kaylie.

This Asian-inspired dish cooks in a matter of minutes and will leave you completely satisfied thanks to the hearty peanut butter sauce. Its creamy, nutty, spicy and nutritious! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS For peanut sauce

• 3/4 cup peanut butter made with the NutraMilk

• 1/3 cup water

• 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari

• 2 tbsp. lime juice

• 2 tbsp. maple syrup

• 1 tbsp. sriracha sauce (or to taste)

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Other

• Rice noodles (amount desired depending how many are eating)

• 1 tbsp. oil (avocado, sesame, olive, etc.)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2–4 cups vegetables of your choosing*

• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, for garnish

For peanut butter

• 2 cups (275g) peanuts (untoasted, unsalted)

• pinch salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by making the peanut butter

• Place peanuts in the NutraMilk container.

• Press Butter cycle, set for 2-3 minutes.

• Press Start.

• Open the container lid.

• If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.

• Prepare peanut sauce: Combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.

• Prepare vegetables: Warm oil on a frying pan. Add minced garlic and vegetables of your choosing. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until tender.

• Prepare noodles: While the vegetables are cooking, prepare noodles according to package instructions.

• Serve: Combine noodles and vegetables. Add as much peanut sauce as desired, then toss the ingredients to evenly coat everything. Serve with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.

*Use any vegetables including carrot, capsicum, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, bok choy, edamame, baby corn, onion, and water chestnuts.