Sesame Peanut Noodles

This recipe may require three pots but it’s totally worth it! It is a full-flavored, complete meal that lasts for days in the fridge. Think noodles with vibrant veggies, crunchy peanuts, fresh herbs and deep umami seasoning; this dish is great for meal prepping and can be eaten hot or cold. Feel free to swap out the broccoli or bok choy with any veggies you have on hand.

Ingredients  

¾ cup roasted salted peanuts, crushed or chopped

1 clove garlic

½ cup avocado oil

2 tbsp tamari 

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 

1 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your spice preference)

1 lb ground turkey or chicken

8 oz (half package) spaghetti 

2 heads baby bok choy, chopped

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

½ bunch cilantro, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1-2 tbsp rice vinegar

½ tsp black pepper

Salt

Instructions 

In a large pot, salt pasta water and bring to a boil

Combine peanuts, the garlic clove, and avocado oil to a small pot

Cook on low until the garlic clove starts to brown and peanuts are a shade darker, about 5 mins

Take off heat then stir in chili flakes, sesame oil, and tamari and allow to sizzle

In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat and add turkey

Spread turkey in the pan to create more surface area and season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper

Sear turkey for 4 minutes, then break up into bite size pieces

Cook for 4 more minutes until fully cooked

In the large pot, add spaghetti and cook for 2 minutes shy of package instructions

Add bok choy and broccoli

Cook for 2 more minutes then drain

In the large pot, stir in drained pasta, turkey, peanut sauce, green onion, cilantro, ¼ tsp salt, and rice vinegar

Garnish with more cilantro, red pepper flakes, green onion, or peanuts, then serve!