Spicy Rice Noodles Italian Style
Just a simple recipe using Rice Noodles, some veggies and some spices. It may be a simple dish, but it tasty, colorful and healthy. If you are Vegan, skip the cottage cheese.
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Avocado, Bell Peppers, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Onions, ~Rice
Spicy Rice Noodles Italian Style
Print recipe| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 packet Rice Noodles (depending upon package size)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 Bunch Green Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Pitted Black Olives (each sliced into two)
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce (or Italian Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Blend Spice
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Olive, Avocado or other)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Optional
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Basil (just the leaves finely chopped)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
Place a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add oil. | |
| Step 2 | |
When oil is hot, add the veggies and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry until cooked. | |
| Step 3 | |
Add 1 cup sauce, olives and fresh basil. If you like it mild, add half the spices. If you like it tangy, add 1 more cup of sauce. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. | |
| Step 4 | |
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In a small bowl, stir the cottage cheese and make it as creamy and blended as possible. Then add it to the mixture in the pan. Mix thoroughly. Cook for 1 minute. Set the heat to the lowest.  | |
| Step 5 | |
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. While cooking the rice noodles, add 1 teaspoon salt in the water. Drain the noodles in a colander. | |
| Step 6 | |
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Add the cooked rice noodles to the fry pan. With a flat spatula, turn around the contents gently without mashing the noodles. Mix thoroughly.  | |
| Step 7 | |
Taste a little. If you like, add more salt, spices or sauce. Mix well. | |
| Step 8 | |
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Serve hot.  | |
