Cold Sesame Protein Noodle Bowl with Shrimp

This healthy alternative to takeout can be thrown together in under 30 minutes and makes for a great easy dinner or a delicious lunch! These noodle bowls are packed with veggies and protein, so you can feel great knowing you are giving your body the things it loves!

Ingredients:

• 1 box protein whole wheat spaghetti or chickpea protein spaghetti
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup finely julienned red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion, plus additional for topping
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional for topping
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or almonds, plus additional for topping
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, plus additional for topping
• 1 lb medium-large shrimp
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Sesame-Tamari Dressing:

• 3 tbsp tamari
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe:

1. Cook pasta according to directions on the box. Once cooked, drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add in shrimp, spreading out in the pan (cooking in separate batches if you don’t have enough space). Allow to cook for 3 minutes on one side until shrimp begins to turn pink. Flip shrimp over to the uncooked side. Add in 2 tbsp tamari and 2 tbsp lime juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until pink and no longer translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Whisk together all ingredients for the sesame-tamari dressing – 3 tbsp tamari, maple syrup, and lime juice. Along with 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil and fresh grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Whisk together until fully emulsified.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, red peppers, carrots, green onions, cilantro, peanuts/almonds, sesame seeds, and sesame-tamari dressing. Mix until everything is incorporated. Refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes.
5. Garnish with additional green onion, cilantro, peanuts/almonds, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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