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How to make peanut sesame noodles with fresh ingredients

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I love Asian food, but often, the choices at restaurants are not the healthiest options. But this delicious Peanut Sesame Noodles recipe has become a staple in my house. It’s sweet & tangy; full or protein, veggies & healthy carbohydrates; & is so satisfying.

Peanut Sesame Noodles

Serving Size:
2 servings
Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 package fresh pasta (I use linguine because that’s the closest thing available in my local grocery store, but pad thai noodles or any other long noodle would work; sub gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option)
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1-2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cooked edamame
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
  • 12 large shrimp, thawed if frozen (optional, omit for vegetarian option)
  • chopped peanuts, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. If making shrimp: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat & spray with cooking spray. Cook shrimp until pink & cooked through.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & separate into two bowls.
  3. Whisk coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger, peanut butter, sriracha, & garlic in a small bowl until well blended. Pour evenly over noodles & toss to coat.
  4. Top pasta evenly with edamame, carrots, green onion, & peanuts.

Notes:

This dish is delicious served hot or cold! Enjoy for dinner & then have the cold leftovers for lunch the next day.

Thank you to Clean Eating Magazine for the delicious inspiration for this recipe.

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How to make air fryer vegetable spring rolls

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No need for takeout! These Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce are a delicious lunch or dinner recipe that taste so much fancier than they are to make! Plus, they give you a serving of vegetables & are packed with healthy fats to help you feel satisfied & boost your health. Pair it with your favorite fried rice or miso soup recipe for a complete meal.

Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Serving Size:
4 spring rolls
Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty:
Moderate

Ingredients

  • 8 rice paper wrappers
  • 5 romaine lettuce leaves, chopped into strips
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeded & cut into matchsticks
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp sriracha (or to taste)

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  2. Working one at a time, wet the rice paper for 10-15 seconds & then transfer to your work surface. Top with lettuce, basil, mint, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, & avocado. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
  3. Wrap spring roll tightly. Move to a plate & top with a damp paper towel. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches as needed, place rolls into the basket & spray with cooking spray.
  5. Cook rolls for 5 minutes. Flip & cook until brown, about 5 more minutes.
  6. While cooking spring rolls, whisk together peanut butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, coconut sugar, & sriracha in a small bowl. Serve with spring rolls.

Thank you to Damn Delicious for the delicious inspiration for this recipe.

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Delight your guests with this easy & healthy strata recipe

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Read to the end for a bonus quick & easy recipe to make with stale bread.

I hate wasting food. It’s one of my biggest pet peeves. So, when the baguette in my fridge went a little stale, I immediately knew what I was going to make: Strata.

Strata is a classic American egg casserole dish made with stale bread cubes, eggs & cheese. It is one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s comforting & filling, but it also has lots of protein & carbs to keep me fueled for my entire morning. And it can be made ahead of time for an easy, grab-and-go breakfast.

Bell pepper & feta strata

Makes: 4 large servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup milk of choice (I like unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8oz day-old baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch dish with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together eggs, milk, & grated Parmesan cheese. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Toss bread cubes in egg mixture until coated, & then pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a nonstick pan, sauté bell peppers until soft. Top egg mixture with bell peppers, feta cheese, & fresh parsley.
  4. Bake for 1 hour, or until the center of the strata is puffed up & the eggs are no longer liquid. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Bonus Recipe: I had a little extra bread leftover (it was a BIG baguette), so I made fresh croutons. Honestly, I could just eat these as a snack.

Parmesan Croutons

Ingredients:

  • 8oz day-old baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cover a baking pan in foil & spray with cooking spray.
  2. Toss bread cubes in olive oil until coated. Add salt, pepper, & Parmesan cheese, to taste.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Note: Bread cubes can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

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