Spicy Rice Noodles Mexican Style

Just a simple recipe using Rice Noodles, some Vegetables and some Mexican spices. It is delicious, beautiful and healthy. Very easy to prepare.

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Avocado, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cilantro, Mexican Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Onions, ~Rice

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Spicy Rice Noodles Mexican Style

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Serves	2
Prep time	5 minutes
Cook time	15 minutes
Total time	20 minutes
Dietary	Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Region	Mexican

Ingredients

1 - 2 packet Rice Noodles (depending upon package size)
1 Onion (finely chopped)
1 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
1/2 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 - 2 teaspoon Mexican Chili Powder
2 - 3 cups Mixed Vegetables (Frozen) (containing corn niblets, carrots, peas, string beans, lima beans etc.)
1 teaspoon Salt
4 tablespoons Cooking Oil (olive, avocado or other)
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Salsa

Directions

Step 1
Place a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil.
Step 2
When oil is hot, add the onion.
Step 3
Add the bell pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until cooked.
Step 4
Add the mixed veggies, mexican chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add two more tablespoons of oil. Stir fry until veggies are cooked. 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
Add the cooked rice noodles to the fry pan.
Step 7
Add the salsa, lemon juice and cilantro.
Step 8
With a flat spatula, turn around the contents of the pan gently without mashing the noodles. Mix thoroughly.
Step 9
Taste a little. If you like, add more salt, chili powder or lemon juice. Mix well.
Step 10
Serve hot.