Mexican Rice Noodles & Vegetables
A recipe using Rice Noodles, some Vegetables and some Mexican spices. This dish is delicious, beautiful and healthy. Very easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 blocks Rice Noodles small blocks
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (Frozen) containing corn niblets, carrots, peas, string beans, lima beans etc.
- ½ cup Cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp Mexican Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 4 tbsp Salsa
- 4 tbsp Oil
Instructions
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Place a medium or large non-stick pan on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil.
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When oil is hot, add the onion. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Add the bell pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes or until cooked.
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Add the mixed veggies, mexican chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add two more tablespoons of oil.
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Stir fry until veggies are cooked, but firm. Then set the heat to the lowest, like simmer.
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Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. While cooking the rice noodles, add 1 teaspoon salt in the water. Don't overcook. Drain the noodles in a colander.
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Add the cooked rice noodles to the fry pan.
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Add the salsa, lemon juice and cilantro.
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With the spatula, turn around the contents of the pan gently without mashing the noodles. Mix thoroughly.
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If needed, add more salt, chili powder or lemon juice, according to your taste. Mix well.
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Serve hot.