Pad Thai (Gluten-Free)

Pad Thai is the perfect Asian dish to make when you want to add a slightly spicy and tangy taste to your dinner.

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegetarian

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp. organic almond butter
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/3 cup San J gluten free soy sauce
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 8 oz.  rice noodles
• 1 small bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 1 Tbsp. cashews, crushed
• 1/6 tsp. orange zest
• 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions:

• Prepare rice noodles, drain and set aside.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl combine almond butter, honey, gluten free soy sauce, orange juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• In wok, stir fry garlic in 1 Tbsp. oil for 1 minute or until lightly browned.  Add remaining oil and onions; cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add peanut butter mixture, chili powder, bean sprouts, and noodles.  Continue to mix until sauce thickens.
• Transfer to serving dishes.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh ginger, scallions, ground flax seeds, cashews, orange zest and fresh basil.  Garnish with lime wedges.
• Enjoy.