Stir-Fried Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

  • medium egg noodles - 100g

  • courgettes - 175g, chopped

  • red and yellow peppers - 1 for each, seeded and chopped

  • garlic - 1 clove, crushed

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • olive oil - 1 tbsp

  • roasted unsalted peanuts - 75g, chopped

For the dressing

  • balsamic vinegar - 1 tbsp

  • olive oil - 25ml

  • fresh red chili - 1, seeded and chopped

  • grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

  • fresh chives - 3 tbsp, snipped

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • First, cook the noodles according to the package instructions and drain well.

  • Heat the oil in a wok, cook the onion and garlic for few minutes until beginning to soften, add the courgettes and peppers, cook for another 15 minutes over medium heat until they beginning to soften and brown. Stir in the peanut and cook for further 1 minute.

  • Make the dressing, whisk together the grated lemon rind, chili, chives, olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and vinegar to taste, and season with pepper and salt.

  • Then, toss the noodles into the vegetables and stir-fry, add the dressing, stir to coat evenly, serve hot garnished with extra fresh chives. Serves 2-3.

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