Sesame Noodles with Fresh Vegetables

Sesame Noodles with Fresh Vegetables

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces rice noodles
• 1 cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
• 3 carrots, grated (8 ounces)
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Sesame Sauce:

• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 Tablespoon toasted tahini
• ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon chile paste
• 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey.

Instructions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package directions (mine took about 5 minutes). When they're tender but still springy, drain the noodles and run under cold water until the noodles are room temperature.
2. In a big bowl, toss together the noodles, cucumber and pepper matchsticks, grated carrots, green onions, and optional cilantro.
3. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on low until combined, or whisk together by hand.
4. When ready to serve to the vegetable noodle mixture together with the sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

I used the type of rice noodles that looks like fettucini.

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