"Chicken" peanut thai noodles

Servings: 6   Time:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb whole wheat thin spaghetti noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red or orange bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded chicken breast substitute, cooked
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Cook noodles according to package. Drain, rinse with cold water, place in large pasta bowl and toss with sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Place garlic in food processor until well chopped. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Pulse until well combined and slowly add hot water. Set aside.
3. Place olive oil in hot skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in chicken breast substitute and salt. Stir until heated through.
4. Add sauce and chicken mixture to noodles. Toss to coat and garnish with peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes:

• Substitute "meat" with tofu or other.

Source: picky-palate.com