Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

Sauce:
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
¼ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (about 1 large lime squeezed)
½ Cup Warm Water (see notes)
2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
1 Teaspoon Fresh Minced Ginger
1 Teaspoon Rice Vinegar
½ Teaspoon Sesame Oil

Noodles:
½ Pound Thin Spaghetti Noodles
Sea Salt
6 Ounces Broccoli Slaw (about half a regular sized package)

Garnishes:
½-1 Cup Chopped Peanuts (see notes)
1 Cup Chopped Cilantro
1-2 Cups Small Red and Orange Sweet Peppers (cut into thin strips)
1 Cup Green Onion (cut into small diagonal pieces)
Lime Wedges
Extra Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

Instructions:
1. Prep all of your garnishes and set aside.
2. Combine all sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Once the sauce is blended add it to a large mixing bowl.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot, and remember to salt the water.
4. While the pasta is cooking, add water to a medium sized pot and bring to a gentle boil. Once the medium pot comes to a gentle boil add sea salt and the broccoli slaw to the water. Cook for 2-3 minutes then remove from the pot and drain.
5. Add the broccoli slaw to the large mixing bowl along with the sauce. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and immediately add to the mixing bowl as well. Toss the noodles, slaw and sauce together to combine and serve immediately.
6. To plate, add desired amount of noodles to a serving bowl and top with garnishes. Serve in individual bowls or on a large platter family style.

Notes:
• This sauce has a thick consistency. If you would like it thinner, add an extra ¼ cup of warm water in the blender.
• I use my Nutribullet for blending this sauce, and it works great!
• I used Planters Chipotle Peanuts I found at my local Stater Bros Market for this recipe. Feel free to use regular salted, unsalted, or any roasted peanuts of your choice.
• Reheating: When reheating in the microwave the next day I found it helpful to add a little splash of water to loosen up the sauce.

Adapted From: Little Yellow Barn