Cold Sesame Noodles with Spiralized Vegetables

Cold Sesame Noodles with Spiralized Vegetables , By www.uniquegiftstips.com .

These cold sesame noodle meal prep bowls are the perfect vegan prep ahead lunch: spiralized vegetables tossed with chickpeas and whole wheat spaghetti in a spicy almond butter sauce. #sweetpeasandsaffron #mealprep #vegan #spiralizer

Total Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients :

4 oz whole wheat spaghetti uncooked
1 medium-sized zucchini spiralized
2 large carrots spiralized or shredded
2 cups chickpeas 19 oz can, drained & rinsed
green onions to garnish
sesame seeds to garnish
1/4 cup almond butter
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce I use reduced sodium
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional; omit for non-spicy version

Instructions :

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and set aside to cool completely.
Portion out pasta, zoodles, carrot noodles and chickpeas between four 2-cup storage containers. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Stir or shake together all almond butter sauce ingredients, and divide amongst 2 oz storage containers.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. This recipe is not freezer-friendly.
Enjoy cold. Drizzle with the almond butter sauce and toss up before serving.