Vegetable Stir-Fry Noodles

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

Great Source Of...

✓ Complex Carbohydrates ✓ Fiber ✓ Potassium ✓ Copper ✓ Manganese ✓ Folate ✓ Vitamins A, B-2, B-3, B-5, C, K-1

Ingredients:

For the pan:

• 8 oz soba or rice noodles
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ½ tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 7 oz fresh mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 large carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 medium zucchini (finely chopped)
• ¾ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 green onion
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Sauce:

• ⅔ cup vegetable broth
• 3-4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Cook noodles of choice according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté ginger and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes (stirring frequently).
3. Add mushrooms, carrot, red pepper, zucchini and spices. Sauté for ~5 minutes (stirring frequently).
4. In a medium bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix with a whisk.
5. Pour sauce into the pan and bring mixture to a simmer (for ~1 minute).
6. Add drained noodles and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Adjust with seasonings (optional: add 1-2 tbsp peanut butter for creamier consistency).
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!