Keep an eye out for a reduced price stir fry veg mix – it makes for a very quick and cheap meal.
Serves 1 people
• 1 nest of thin quick-cook egg or rice noodles
• 1 small carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 3-4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
• Garlic clove grated
• Red or green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
• Juice ½ lime
• 1tsp yeast extract
Added extras: Add or remove ingredients based on what you’ve got and what you like – pepper, mushrooms, sweetcorn and grated ginger work well, peanut butter is delicious too!
Equipment:
A kettle, chopping board, knife and heatproof container. A grater or peeler is helpful but not essential.
1. Place the noodles in a heatproof jar/container with everything else on top and cover with boiling water.
2. Leave for 8-10 minutes and season with lime and soy sauce to taste.
Method
1. Place the noodles in a heatproof jar/container with everything else on top and cover with boiling water.
2. Leave for 8-10 minutes and season with lime and soy sauce to taste.
Ingredients
• 1 nest of thin quick-cook egg or rice noodles
• 1 small carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 3-4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
• Garlic clove grated
• Red or green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
• Juice ½ lime
• 1tsp yeast extract
Added extras: Add or remove ingredients based on what you’ve got and what you like – pepper, mushrooms, sweetcorn and grated ginger work well, peanut butter is delicious too!
Equipment:
A kettle, chopping board, knife and heatproof container. A grater or peeler is helpful but not essential.
Healthy hacks: Give this a protein boost by adding some cooked chicken, lean ham, a boiled egg or mixed beans. Protein helps to keep us feeling fuller longer.