Mama Pea;s Noodle Salad with Mmm Sauce

For the Peanut Mmmm Sauce:

* 1/2 c. light coconut milk
* 1/2 c. fire-roasted tomatoes in juice (i.e. Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes)
* 1/4 c. natural peanut butter
* 3 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
* juice of 1 lime
* 2 t.. minced ginger
* 1 t. minced garlic
* 1 T. agave or maple syrup or 1 packet of stevia
* sriracha to taste (optional)

For the Noodle Salad:

* 8 oz. rice noodles
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* 2 c. bok choy, chopped
* 2 c. edamame, frozen or fresh
* 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
* 1/4 c. peanuts, chopped

* For the sauce, combine coconut milk, tomatoes, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, sweetener and sriracha, if using, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
* Adjust the heat to taste by adding more sriracha.
* Meanwhile, prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
* Coat a large skillet with cooking spray or a spritz of oil and place over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, bok choy and edamame and stir fry until crisp tender, about 4-5 minutes.
* Add drained noodles directly to the pan.
* And then add the sauce.
* Toss to coat.
* Serve hot immediately or refrigerate until serving and eat cold.
* Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and peanuts.

Serving Size: makes four generous servings or six moderate servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user UPFORFUN03.