Description
Delight your taste buds with these zesty and refreshing Cilantro Lime Noodles. This vibrant fusion dish combines the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime with tender rice noodles, creating a light and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 ounces
Cilantro:
½ cup finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Lime Juice:
½ cup freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Soy Sauce or Tamari:
2 tablespoons
Honey or Agave:
1 teaspoon (optional)
Lime Zest:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Sesame Oil:
1 teaspoon (optional)
Green Onions:
2 tablespoons, sliced (optional garnish)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Rice Noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey or agave, lime zest, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil if using.
- Toss Noodles: Add cooked noodles to the dressing and toss until well coated. Mix in chopped cilantro and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve: Serve the noodles in bowls or on a platter, garnished with extra cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option and agave instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Enhance the dish by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal.
- If noodles become dry after refrigeration, revive them with a splash of lime juice and olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian with Southwestern flavors)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
