Spicy Almond Noodles

Noodles in every culture are a quick and easy comfort food that satisfies the carb-lover in us all. These spicy noodles are delectably coated in a spicy almond butter sauce, tossed with a colorful array of toothsome veggies. This is a vegan lunch or dinner recipe that you can easily double or triple, if you are entertaining or simply want extra vegan comfort food in your fridge.
Noodles in every culture are a quick and easy comfort food that satisfies the carb-lover in us all. These spicy noodles are delectably coated in a spicy almond butter sauce, tossed with a colorful array of toothsome veggies. This is a vegan lunch or dinner recipe that you can easily double or triple, if you are entertaining or simply want extra vegan comfort food in your fridge.

Spicy Almond Noodles

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• 8 ounces fettuccini

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• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots

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• 1/2 cup matchstick red bell pepper

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• 1 cup snow peas

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• 1/3 cup dark sesame oil

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• 1/2 cup almond butter

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• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

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• Juice and grated zest of 1 lime

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• 2 tablespoons tamari

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• Pinch or more crushed red pepper flakes

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• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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• 3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)

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• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds

Directions:

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1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding carrots, pepper, and snow peas during the last minute of cooking.

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2. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

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3. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, combine sesame oil, almond butter, vinegar, lime juice and zest, tamari and red pepper. Blend until smooth.

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4. Pour almond butter sauce over noodle mixture, tossing to coat.

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5. Stir in cilantro and green onions. Garnish with almonds at serving time.

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