Grilled Citrus Noodle Bowl with Peanut Ginger Sauce and Crunchy Herb Slaw

Ingredients

• •8 ounces rice noodles
• •2 medium oranges (zested and juiced)
• •2 limes (zested and juiced)
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •3 tablespoons peanut butter
• •1 tablespoon grated ginger
• •2 teaspoons sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• •1 clove garlic (minced)
• •1 small red chili (sliced, optional)
• •1 cup shredded red cabbage
• •1 cup shredded carrots
• •1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• •1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
• •1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• •2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, peanut butter, grated ginger, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic until smooth. Add sliced red chili if desired for a spicy kick.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, cilantro, and mint. Toss to combine and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill orange and lime halves cut-side-down until charred, about 2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before slicing for garnishing.

5. 5

   In a large serving bowl, combine cooked rice noodles with the peanut ginger sauce. Toss to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Top the noodles with the crunchy herb slaw.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and grilled citrus slices.

8. 8

   Serve immediately and enjoy.