Spicy Asian Noodles with Roasted Asparagus (Gluten-Free)

Makes 1 large cake, 16-20 slices

Ingredients:

Roasted asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus

• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Asian noodles

• 1 pkg. Explore Cuisine Chickpea Spaghetti

• 2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil

• 2 tsp. amino acids

• 1 tsp. rice vinegar

• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes

• 1/4 tsp. Redmond Real Salt

• 1 tsp. minced ginger or ginger powder

• 1/2 tsp. coriander

• 1 tsp. minced garlic

• Fresh cilantro

• Lemon juice 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Trim bottoms off asparagus stalks and arrange on baking sheet. Coat with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2. While asparagus roasts, cook pasta according to package directions, but halve the time.
3. In a wok, heat sesame oil. Add spices and minced garlic and stir-fry over high heat for just a couple of minutes, being careful not to burn garlic. Add drained pasta and stir-fry several more minutes until well combined.
4. Top pasta with asparagus, fresh cilantro and lemon juice.