Do you like fresh spring/summer rolls? But want to skip the roll and go straight to the bowl? This recipe is super easy, flexible, and delicious and will get an unbelievable amount of tasty veggies and noodles coated in creamy sauce on the table in no time.
2cupsof red cabbage, thinly sliced, or broccoli florets
Sauce:
1/2cupof toasted cashews (unsalted)
1/4cupof sesame seeds, hulled
1Tablespoonof white or rice vinegar
1Tablespoonof sweetener of choice, or 1 whole pitted date
1Tablespoonof soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
1/4-1/2teaspoonsof salt, or to taste
2Tablespoonsof fresh shallot, chopped
1red, thai, or serrano chili, de-seeded and chopped (leave the seeds if you like the heat, omit chili entirely if you want it 100% mild)
1inchof ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4-1cupof warm water, as needed
Instructions
Slice all veggies and set aside. Cook rice noodles as directed. While noodles are cooking, heat 1 Tbsp of oil in skillet and add sliced onion, carrot and zucchini. Let cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes until softening and starting to brown a bit. Add mushrooms and red cabbage and let cook for an additional 5-6 minutes with cover on pan. Season veggies with salt, pepper, and soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos to taste and keep warm in pan.
Put all ingredients for sauce in high powered blender and blend on high for 1 minute until creamy. Add water only as needed to achieve smooth creamy sauce consistency. Either pour over individual bowls of noodles topped with veggies, or toss everything together with sauce in large bowl and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Use any nut in place of the toasted cashews: peanuts, almonds, etc, all work.