1lbFresh Ground Turkey (can use porkshrimp, beef, chicken, or tofu as well)
1Red Bell Pepperjulienned
1medium sweet onion sliced
2cupsof Broccoli florets
2cupsBean Sproutsfresh and thoroughly washed
3Thai Chili Peppers - seeds and ribs removedthen minced (you can sub habanero, serrano, scotch bonnet, or jalapenos based on taste preference) Use less to lower heat level
1/4cupThai Basil you can sub Sweet Basil if you can't find Thai.julienned
1long carrotjulienned
2clovesgarlic minced
1TbspOlive Oil
1/2cupLow Sodium "Soy" Saucerecipe here
1TbspSriracha Saucecan sub out a lower sodium hot sauce if you have
2tspMolasses
1tspLiquid Smoke
1/2tspBrown Sugar
Juice of 1 Lime
Zest of 1 Lime
Instructions
In a wok or deep frying pan, saute the oil, garlic, onion, chili peppers, carrots 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add the turkey or protein (except shrimp, you will add that later so they don't burn) you are using and brown 4-5 minutes.
Prepare the rice noodles per instructions on package while the protein is cooking.
Add the broccoli and red bell pepper and continue to saute for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add the bean sprouts and basil (and shrimp if you are using).
In a separate bowl, add the "soy" sauce, molasses, liquid smoke, sriracha, brown sugar, and zest and juice of lime and whisk together to create the sauce.
Add the noodles and sauce to the protein and veggies and cook on low for an additional 3-5 minutes while stirring until the sauce is absorbed into the mix.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium Thai Drunken Noodles
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 102.8Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 13.3mg4%
Sodium 76.1mg3%
Carbohydrates 15.6g5%
Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugar 3.3g4%
Protein 7.4g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.