total well-being through evidence-based lifestyle education

Veggie Stir-Fry Satay

Notes:

You can use any fresh or dried noodles that you would like. You can also just use regular spaghetti noodles.
To make this gluten-free, use rice noodles or a gluten-free spaghetti noodle of your choice. There is a chance that gluten-free noodles can get a bit mushy, so keep that in mind, and be sure not to overcook them.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • 1 dash Garlic powder (2 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter, smooth
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water (as needed)
  • 1 dash Sriracha (or to taste)
  • 6 oz Japanese noodles, soba, dry (or your choice of noodles - see note)
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (or your oil of choice)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 tbsp Green onion
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, ground
  • 1/3 cup Red cabbage (shredded)
  • 4 mushrooms Cremini (Italian) mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 medium Carrot (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 lb Broccoli
  • 2 bunch Baby spinach (large handfuls)
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (coriander) (finely chopped)
  • 2 stalk(s) Green onion (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (Toasted)
  • 1 fruit Lime (sliced)

Instructions

  • Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small pot over medium-low, add in the garlic and ginger. Cook until the fragrant, about 30 seconds minutes. Add in the remaining ingredients for the peanut sauce and whisk together until uniform. Allow the mixture to come to a low simmer and then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Once the noodles are cooked, drain them, rinse under cold water, add them back into the cooking pot and toss them with about 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  • In the meantime, set a large wok over medium heat. Add in the garlic, green onions, and ginger. Sauté, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Next add in the cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper and broccoli. Cook for an additional
  • Once the vegetables have cooked, add in the spinach, peanut sauce and. Mix until everything is well combined and cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until everything is warmed through.
  • Serve with a garnish of cilantro, green and toasted sesame seeds, plus an extra wedge of lime on the side. Enjoy!