Rainbow Bowl Noodles: Your Speedy Weeknight Winner!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (225g) dried egg noodles or udon noodles
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
• 1 cup (100g) shredded carrots
• 1 cup (75g) shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup (50g) snow peas, trimmed and sliced
• 1/2 cup (75g) edamame (shelled)
• 1/4 cup (25g) chopped green onions (scallions)
• 4 ounces (110g) cooked chicken breast, sliced (optional)
• Or, 4 ounces (110g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed (optional)
• Or, 4 ounces (110g) shrimp, cooked and peeled (optional)
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)