Asian Noodles with Veggies and Sesame Seeds

A bowl of toothsome noodles and colorful crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a light Asian-inspired sauce and sesame seeds is the perfect vegan lunch or dinner when you’re craving comfort food but don’t want to overload on a heavy dish.
A bowl of toothsome noodles and colorful crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a light Asian-inspired sauce and sesame seeds is the perfect vegan lunch or dinner when you’re craving comfort food but don’t want to overload on a heavy dish.

Asian Noodles with Veggies and Sesame Seeds

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• 8 ounces linguini, soba noodles, or other noodles of your choice

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• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

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• 2 carrots, quartered, cut into sticks

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• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips

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• 1/2 pound snow peas

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• 1/2 cup shelled edamame

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• 4 green onions, sliced (green and white parts)

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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• A San-J Asian cooking sauce of your choice

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• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

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• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:

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1. Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.

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2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until carrots are crisp-tender.

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3. Add snow peas, edamame, and green onions. Cook stirring often until snow peas are heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to low.

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4. Drain noodles and return to the pot. Drizzle with a little of the sauce, tossing to coat. Add vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

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5. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve hot.

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