Spicy Peanut Noodles with Veggies Ready in 30

Ingredients

• 300g (10.5 oz) dried egg noodles (or udon, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (30 ml)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 large)
• 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup edamame (frozen, shelled) (60g)
• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage (30g)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) (10g)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green onions) (20g)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) (130g)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended) (60ml)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (30 ml)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed) (15 ml)
• 1-2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste) (15-30 ml)
• 2-4 tbsp hot water (30-60 ml) to thin to desired consistency
• Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
• Chopped peanuts (optional garnish)
• Extra chili garlic sauce (optional garnish)
• Lime wedges (optional garnish)