Lime Noodles With Vegetables Basil And Sesame Recipes

LIME NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES, BASIL, AND SESAME

Steps:

• 1. Put 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally,until the garlic turns golden, about 10 minutes; set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, combine the lime juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside.
• 3. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set aside.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the basil and mint leaves. As soon as the water returns to a boil, drain the leaves and transfer to the ice water. When cold, drain again and squeeze dry. Purée in a blender with the sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and 1 cup of the oil. (This herb paste will keep, refrigerated, for 2 days.)
• 4. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the vegetables and some salt and cook, tossing, just until brightly colored. Keep warm.
• 5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the noodles until tender, 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to a large skillet set over high heat with the butter and lime syrup; add salt to taste and cook, tossing, until well mixed and creamy. Put the noodles in a warmed serving bowl; drizzle liberally with the basil-mint paste, top with the vegetables, garnish with the sesame seeds, and serve.

LEMON-BASIL VEGETABLES AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook broccoli, cauliflowerets, onion, lemon peel and 1/2 cup of the broth in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflowerets are crisp-tender.
• Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth and ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Run noodles under cold water to cool them; drain well and add to bowl with vegetables. Add cilantro and scallions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and serve.

SESAME NOODLES WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add the snow peas and carrots and cook until slightly soft, 30 seconds. Drain well and set aside.
• In a separate pot, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil.
• Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, chile-garlic paste, ginger, garlic, lime juice and 3 tablespoons hot water in a bowl; stir together until well blended.
• Toss the noodles with the sauce. Add the cilantro, peanuts, black sesame seeds and green onions and toss until well mixed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH BASIL, LIME, AND GINGER

Steps:

• Cut zucchini in half to help it fit in the spiralizer. Run each half through the large teeth of a vegetable spiralizer. Put zucchini noodles into a glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss with your hands to mix. Let rest for 10 minutes to remove excess water. Rinse and pat dry.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini noodles, basil leaves, and ginger. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the noodles are tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Do not stir so zucchini noodles stay intact. Drizzle with lime juice and toss to coat. Serve hot.

ASIAN LIME NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Take a piece of foil that is two to three times as big as the baking dish you will be using and line the bottom of the pan.
• finley chop garlic and onions. place them into the bottom of the foil lined pan.
• take the bricks of noodles and break them in to a few pieces so that they fit in an even layer over the onions and garlic (reserve the oriental seasoning that come with the noodles for anotehr step).
• dump the mushrooms with the water that is in the can on top of the noodles.
• (OPTIONAL) you can now place shrimp or salmon on top of the mushrooms now if you want for a yummy addition.
• now zest and juice the lime on top of your noodle and mushroom layer or ontop of the meat if you chose to add it to your dish.
• then sprinkle the oriental flavor packs and the chinese 5 spice on the top of the dish or your meat. Then salt and pepper to your liking.
• Now take pour 8oz of your stock down the side of the dish so that it doesnt wash away your seasonings you just added.
• Now bunch the foil up like a tent leaving just a small opening for venting.
• Place in oven for 25 mins and then check the level of the broth, add more to your liking or if the noodles are not done and still need more moisture then retent and place in the oven till the noodles are just done yet still have a bit to them.