"Cheater" Pad Thai

• Total time: 15 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Prep time: 5 min

• ¼ pound rice noodles
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp sweet red chili sauce
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp hot sauce
• 3 ounces bean sprouts

Prepare noodles according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp warm water, soy sauce, peanut butter, chili sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and hot sauce together until combined. It may appear too runny at first, but it's not. Taste, adding more hot sauce if desired. Using tongs, toss prepared noodles with sauce until all noodles are evenly coated. Plate and top with bean sprouts. Garnish with chopped raw peanuts and a lime wedge if desired.

Chef's Note: For a gluten-free version, use wheat-free tamari in place of the soy sauce.

Servings per batch: 2

• Calories: 283
• Fat: 4.30g
• Carbohydrate: 55g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.70g
• Sugars: 4.10g
• Protein: 7.90g