Thai Broccoli “Peanut” Noodles
When you’re in the mood for Thai but can’t handle the wait. Whip this up in less than 10 minutes! Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner that you can whip up after work for just you or for the kiddos too. More good news: these are just as tasty cold for lunch the next day.
You might not have all the ingredients below already, but I do suggest you invest in them since they are all super versatile clean ingredients that I include in the majority of my recipes. Do so in pursuit of building a minimalist pantry that allows you to play with quality ingredients, and slowly you can shed those products you already have that don’t make you feel good.
yields about 2 servings
takes 10-15 minutes
“Peanut” Sauce Recipe:
1/3 c sunflower butter (I used the salted one from Trader Joe’s, but you may need to add salt if yours is unsalted)
4 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp garlic sauce (can sub plain coconut aminos & some minced garlic, but this sauce is bomb)
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (can sub lime juice)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (I use the one from TJ’s)
a dash or two of hot sauce
veggie broth (TJ’s hearty veggie broth), as needed to thin
salt & pepper
Whisk it up! Add the veggie broth until it becomes the consistency of pancake batter. Set aside.
Stir Fry:
Annie Chun’s Maifun Rice Noodles (1 packet from the box)
1 head of broccoli, broken into bitesize florets
3 tbsp coconut aminos (preferably garlic coconut aminos)
Avocado oil, about 1 tbsp
Sesame oil, about 1 tbsp
salt & pepper
garnish: cilantro, sesame seeds, lime wedges, green onion
Bring salted water to a boil over high heat, drop in the broccoli florets & cook for about 2 minutes until tender. Strain out the broccoli & let sit. Bring the water back to a boil, drop in the noodles & cook for 2 minutes. Strain.
Heat about the avocado oil & sesame oil in a large skillet/wok over medium high. Add the broccoli & the noodles along with about 3 tbsp coconut aminos. Stir fry for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the “peanut” sauce to the stir fry & stir until combined. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, lime juice, and diced green onions.