Ingredients
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8 oz (225g) rice noodles (gluten-free if needed)
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
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1 carrot, julienned
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1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 green onions, sliced
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1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
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1 Lime wedges for garnish
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For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
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1/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and unsalted)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 -2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 -3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
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1 Salt to taste
Directions
Adjust the level of spiciness in the sauce by adding more or less Sriracha sauce to suit your taste buds.
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1
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Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set them aside. |
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In a medium-sized pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli florets for about 2 minutes or until they are bright green and slightly tender. Remove them from the boiling water and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to cool down. Drain and set aside. |
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, blanched broccoli, sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. |
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To prepare the spicy peanut sauce, in a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, maple syrup (or agave nectar), lime juice, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and warm water. Add salt to taste. Adjust the spiciness and sweetness according to your preferences. |
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Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the sauce evenly coats the ingredients. |
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Divide the noodle mixture into serving bowls. |
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Garnish each bowl with chopped roasted peanuts and a lime wedge. |
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Serve your Thai-inspired vegan spicy peanut noodle bowl immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator before serving for a cold noodle dish. |
