Description

A refreshing and flavorful dish, these Cilantro Lime Noodles are a perfect balance of tangy lime, savory soy sauce, and fresh cilantro. Quick and easy to make, this vegetarian noodle dish is ideal for a light lunch or dinner option.

Ingredients

Rice Noodles:

8 ounces

Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons

Garlic Cloves, minced:

Fresh Lime Juice:

1/4 cup (about 2 limes)

Lime Zest:

1 teaspoon

Soy Sauce or Tamari:

1 tablespoon

Honey or Maple Syrup:

1 teaspoon

Red Pepper Flakes (optional):

1/4 teaspoon

Fresh Cilantro, chopped:

1/2 cup

Green Onions, sliced:

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Prepare Lime Sauce: Stir in lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.
Toss Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, toss to coat well in the sauce.
Add Herbs: Remove from heat, stir in chopped cilantro and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Serve warm or chilled as a side or main dish.

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Adjust lime and honey to taste for more tang or sweetness.
This dish is also great cold as a noodle salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course, Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg