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Almond Pad Thai With Shiritaki Noodles

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Shirataki noodles are made from the fiber of the konjac plant. Here they're tossed with vegetables and an almond-butter-based sauce for a quick low-carb, vegetarian weeknight dinner.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups shredded peeled carrots
½ red pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup peas
6 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
2 tablespoons filtered water
1 (7-ounce) package fettuccine shirataki noodles, prepared according to package instructions
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the coconut oil. Add the broccoli, carrots, red pepper, and peas and sauté until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk the coconut aminos, almond butter, and water in a small bowl.

    Step 3

    Add the shirataki noodles and amino blend to the skillet and mix to incorporate. Top with the green onions and sesame seeds.

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From Body Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom © 2019 by Kelly LeVeque. Reprinted with permission by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
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