Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodles with Sesame Hal

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari (be sure to use low-sodium)

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon chili paste (I use sambal oelek)

1 tablespoon Thai curry paste

2 inches fresh ginger, grated

4 cloves garlic, minced or grated

2 carrots, shredded

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

juice from 1 lime

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 mango, sliced

1 cup shelled, edamame

8 ounces Halloumi cheese cubed

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.2. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chili paste, curry paste, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Add the lime juice, basil, cilantro, carrots, bell peppers, mangos, and edamame. Toss to combine.3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the Halloumi and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.4. Divide the noodles among bowls and top with Halloumi. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 491 kcal
• Total Fat: 29 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Sodium: 948 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 56 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 15 g
• Protein: 19 g