Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Lotus Foods Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved/quartered, depending on size
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed & diced
  • ¾ cup vegan ground beef
  • green onion
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Spicy Szechuan Sauce

  •  cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¾ tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

product used in the recipe

Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles

  • 1

    Add ingredients for the Szechuan sauce to a bowl, whisk to combine.

  • 2

    Cook noodles according to directions on package, rinse in cold water and set aside.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat, add brussels sprouts and red onion, season lightly with salt, and cook for ~5-7 mins, or until softened and lightly browned.

  • 4

    Add asparagus and vegan beef, cook for 2-3 mins, stirring to combine.

  • 5

    Add noodles then slowly pour Szechuan sauce over, adjusting amount used according to personal preference. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined, and the sauce coats the noodles.

  • 6

    Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

product used in the recipe

Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles

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