These Kelp Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce are my recipe creation for this month’s Recipe ReDux theme which is:
“Spring Cleaning – Go through your pantry, cupboards, freezer, or fridge; what ‘treasures’ have you found? Pick an ingredient/spice/condiment that’s been hanging out for a while and give it the attention it needs. Share a healthy recipe made using your new-found pantry prize”.
My ingredient that has been “hanging out for a while” was kelp noodles and I have to admit – I went way, way back in the cabinet to the far corners to find them.
Have you ever bought a food product or ingredient with nothing in mind to make with it?
Well, that’s how I ended up with a bag of kelp noodles in my cabinet.
Not only do I not remember buying them, but I really don’t know ~why~ I bought them because I didn’t buy them to make anything in particular.
Here’s some of the features from the package label:
- made with mineral-rich sea kelp
- low in carbs and calories
- fat-free
- free of all allergens
- neutral taste
- made in USA
- ready to eat
- one serving contains 15% vegan calcium and 4% iron
- only two ingredients: water, kelp, sodium alginate (sodium salt extracted from brown seaweed)
- does not contain milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish or shellfish
Unlike traditional pasta or spaghetti squash, you don’t even have to cook them – you just make your sauce, toss it and it’s ready to go in less than 10 minutes!
I decided I better make a really good and tasty sauce just in case the noodles didn’t work out, so I used a slight variation of my Spicy Peanut Sauce (from my eCookbook!).
But to my surprise, they have no taste/flavor and the texture is very similar to spaghetti squash, which has slight crunch to it.
So in the end, I was very happy with my kelp noodle creation and am glad I finally made something with them!
5 Fast Facts About Peanuts (Peanut Butter):*
- excellent source of vitamin E
- high in folate
- contains tryptophan which helps fight depression
- good source of fiber
- excellent source of vegan protein
5 Fast Facts About Coconut (Coconut Milk):*
- 2 tablespoons contain 4.6 g RDA of dietary fiber
- healthy source of medium-chain fatty acids
- can help to decrease cholesterol
- high in lauric acid
- excellent source of manganese at 60% RDA and iron at 11% RDA
5 Fast Facts About Spinach:*
- contains anti-inflammatory properties
- high in anti-oxidants
- super high in vitamin K (1,110.6% DV) and vitamin A (377.3% DV)
- phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits
- can help improve cardiovascular health
5 Fast Facts About Red Bell Peppers:*
- high in anti-oxidants
- 1 cup contains 195.8% DV of vitamin C
- excellent source of carotenoids
- contains potential anti-cancer benefits
- helps reduce inflammation
5 Fast Facts About Raw Coconut Crystals:*
- low glycemic (GI of 35)
- raw, vegan and gluten-free
- unrefined and unbleached
- contains 17 amino acids
- is an abundant source of minerals and broad spectrum B vitamins
5 Fast Facts About Garlic:*
- regulates blood sugar levels
- lowers high blood pressure
- contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
- anti-viral
- helps to lower cholesterol levels
5 Fast Facts About Jalapenos:*
- excellent antioxidant
- thermogenic food
- anti-inflammatory agent
- high in vitamins A and C
- contains anti-bacterial properties
5 Fast Facts About Cilantro:*
- contains powerful anti-oxidants
- anti-inflammatory
- helps to remove toxins and heavy metals
- promotes healthy liver function
- helps to control blood sugar
5 Fast Facts About Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:*
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- rich in anti-oxidants
- improves bone mineralization and calcification
- excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
- contains anti-inflammatory benefits
5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
*These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Tip #1: I used 1 jalapeno and added 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, so it is definitely pretty spicy. If you don’t want it very spicy, or not spicy at all, just reduce and/or omit the jalapeno and/or red pepper flakes.
Kelp Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, No Refined Sugar)
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Ingredients
- 1 packet Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles (12 ounce packet)
For the add-ins
- 1 cup organic spinach (diced)
- 1 cup organic red bell peppers (cut into small strips)
For the sauce
- 1 can organic full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons organic raw coconut crystals (or your favorite sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon organic cilantro
- 2 cloves organic garlic (freshly crushed)
- 1 organic jalapeno
- 1 teaspoon organic red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Directions
| Step 1 | Prepare the kelp noodles: remove the from the package and rinse them with purified/filtered water. Set aside. Prepare the veggies: chop the spinach into thin strips and cut the red bell peppers into thin strips. Set aside. Prepare the sauce: add all ingredient for the sauce to a Vitamix, or other blender, and blend until it's creamy and smooth. Adjust seasonings to your preference, especially the jalapeno and/or red pepper flakes. Also, you can add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of purified/filtered water if you want a thinner sauce. Add the kelp noodles and veggies to a medium sized bowl, then pour the sauce over the top and gently stir until it is evenly distributed. Optional: garnish with extra chopped spinach and/or red bell pepper strips. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately (2) servings. The Spicy Peanut Sauce will make approximately (3) cups and you will only need (2) for this recipe.
The recipe and photographs for "Kelp Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce" by Karielyn Tillman of The Healthy Family and Home are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and cannot be used without my written permission.
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