Noodles with Sesame Vegetables

Time: 1 hour / Serves: 8

This recipe makes A LOT of food. It is made with the intent to have a family meal and have leftovers for lunch throughout the week. If you are just wanting a 1-time dinner, please divide all ingredients to half.

Ingredients

1 lb + 8 oz brown rice noodles

FOR THE SAUCE

1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut or liquid aminos
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced
8-10 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 oz) packages of frozen stir fry vegetable mix
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sea salt, to taste

FOR SERVING

4 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Everything Bagel Seasoning, to taste
Pickled or powdered ginger, optional (to taste)
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

MAKE SAUCE

In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, bring ginger, garlic, tahini, maple syrup, liquid aminos and 2 cups water to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens (6-8 minutes). Add frozen vegetables and red pepper flakes and cook for 6 – 8 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

COOK NOODLES

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain well in a colander.

ASSEMBLE & SERVE

Add the noodles to the sauce. Using tongs, toss the noodles to coat them with sauce. Garnish with scallions, everything bagel seasoning, pickled or powdered ginger & freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve.

NOTES/TIPS:

Liquid Aminos are a liquid protein concentrate that’s made from soybeans. They’re often used as a gluten-free substitute for soy sauce. They have the unami factor — that pleasant, savory taste that makes many foods delicious.

Coconut Aminos is a salty, savory seasoning sauce made from the fermented sap of coconut palm and sea salt. The sugary liquid is used to produce a variety of food products. … It’s soy-, wheat- and gluten-free, making it a healthier alternative to soy sauce for those with certain allergies or food sensitivities.

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. You may find it in the international or Kosher aisles, or among the nut butters or salad dressings.