Spicy Peanut Dragon Noodles Tasty and Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 to taste crushed peanuts (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and Sriracha until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
3. In a large pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of sesame oil. Add the sliced bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain their crunch.
4. Add the drained noodles to the pan with the veggies, then pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss everything together gently over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until the noodles are well-coated and heated through.
5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve the dragon noodles warm, topped with crushed peanuts for added crunch.