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    Walnut Cranberry Pad Thai Recipe

    By Amie Valpone, Culinary Marketing Consultant & CEO of the gluten-free blog, The Healthy Apple.

    Here's a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a cool spring evening. I opted for walnut butter instead of the usually peanut butter because it adds a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with sesame oil and dried cranberries. You can serve this dish warm or room temperature - either way it's sure to be a family favorite.

    Get those chopsticks ready; this is a perfect dinner for tonight!

    WALNUT CRANBERRY PAD THAI
    Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegetarian

    Walnut Cranberry Pad Thai Recipe

    Serves 4

    Ingredients

    4 Tbsp. walnut butter
    1 tsp. honey
    1/3 cup San J gluten free soy sauce
    1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
    1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
    1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
    1 small sweet onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 Tbsp. sesame oil
    1 tsp. chili powder
    2 cups bean sprouts
    8 oz. rice noodles
    1 small bunch scallions, chopped
    1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
    2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
    2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
    1/6 tsp. orange zest
    1 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
    Lime wedges, for serving

    Directions

    • Prepare rice noodles, drain and set aside.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine walnut butter, honey, gluten free soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
    • In wok, stir fry garlic in 1 Tbsp. oil for 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add remaining oil and onions; cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Add peanut butter mixture, chili powder, bean sprouts, and noodles. Continue to mix until sauce thickens.
    • Transfer to serving dishes.
    • Top with fresh ginger, scallions, ground flax seeds, dried cranberries, orange zest and fresh basil. Garnish with lime wedges.

    Enjoy.


    Read more: http://www.thesucculentwife.com/this-recipe-is-perfect-for-a-cool-spring-evening-walnut-cranberry-pad-thai-gluten-free/#ixzz1siWZJaaC

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