Easy Sesame Noodles

• 6 oz soba noodles
• 1 piece zucchini — spiralized
• 2 piece carrot — spiralized or shredded
• 2 cup chickpeas — drained and rinsed
• cilantro (Optional) — chopped as an optional topping
• 1 piece red bell pepper — thinly sliced

Peanut Butter Sauce

• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp ginger — finely grated
• 1 clove garlic — minced
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey — or maple syrup
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1. 1

   Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to the package instructions.
2. 2

   While noodles cook, mix sauce ingredients in a bowl or blender until smooth.
3. 3

   Rinse cooked noodles in cold water to remove starch and prevent sticking.
4. 4

   Place noodles, spiralized vegetables, and chickpeas in individual containers; keep sauce separate.
5. 5

   When ready to serve, pour the sauce on top and squeeze a fresh lime. The lime juice helps give this sauce more liquid, which makes it easier to coat the noodles.