Sesame Peanut Noodles

I loooove Thai food (and anything peanut buttery) so this recipe is perfect! With this healthier rendition of a Thai peanut dish, you can eat it and not feel so guilty afterwards. This recipe is so satisfying, creamy and flavorful! 

If I knew you could make such an awesome dish like this in less than 15 minutes, I would have done it a long time ago! The egg noodles are so light they cook in a flash.  A great meal with protein, carbs and fat. 

Makes for GREAT leftovers too!

Serves: 6

Ready In: 15 Min. 

Wine Pairing: Chardonnay

What You Will Need: 

Peanut Sauce:

• 1/3 cup real peanut butter (ingredients should read 'peanuts')
• 4 T fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 T sesame oil
• 2 T garlic infused extra virgin olive oil
• 1 T low sodium soy sauce
• Optional: 2 T sweet chili sauce (add some sweetness if you want; find it in the ethnic foods section)

Plus:

• 1 lb. egg noodles
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 red pepper, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 T peanuts, chopped
• bunch of cilantro, rinsed and chopped

Method:

1. Whisk together all ingredients for sauce in a bowl.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain.
3. While noodles are cooking, wash snow peas, pepper and cilantro. Cut pepper.
4. Mix noodles, veggies and sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle on cilantro, sesame seeds and peanuts!

Serve with edamame and steamed broccoli! 

Recipe adopted from Nigella Lawson