Spicy Asian Noodles with Roasted Asparagus (Gluten-Free)

Servings: 1 large cake, 16-20 slices

Ingredients:

Roasted Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Asian Noodles

• 1 pkg. Explore Cuisine Chickpea Spaghetti
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil
• 2 tsp. amino acids
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
• 1 tsp. minced ginger or ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• Lemon juice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim bottoms off asparagus stalks and arrange on a baking sheet. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2. While asparagus roasts, cook pasta according to package directions, but halve the time.
3. In a wok, heat sesame seed oil. Add spices and minced garlic; stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
4. Add drained pasta to the wok and stir-fry for several more minutes until well combined.
5. Top pasta with roasted asparagus, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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