Easy Pad Thai

Found this recipe on Pinterest. Very good! Quick, easy, tasty. On her blog people say the noodles get dry. Mine did a little so I might add some broth or just not combine it as long next time. 8/10 (according to B) I liked it a lot. 10/10

Easy Pad Thai
(adapted from Everyday Food)

Serves 2-3

8 ounces dried, wide and flat rice noodles
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 squirt (about 1/8 teaspoon) Sriracha (optional)

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 scallions (green onions), white and green parts, separated and thinly sliced

1/4-1/2 cup chopped/ diced red pepper ( I used half a pepper)

1/4-1/3 cup grated carrots

Any other veggies you like
1 garlic clove, minced
2 large eggs, light beaten (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts

Soak noodles according to package instructions. 25 min. Drain. Or place in boiling water for 5 minutes or until soft.
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and Sriracha.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add scallion whites and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add veggies and cook till tender. Add eggs and cook, scraping skillet with spatula until eggs are almost set (about 30 seconds). Transfer eggs to a plate.
Add noodles, scallion greens, and sauce to skillet. Cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are soft (about 1 minute). Add egg mixture and toss to coat, breaking eggs up gently.
Serve noodles with lime wedges, topped with cilantro and peanuts.

Quinoa Burrito Bowls

I LOVE these! Not only are they delicious they're healthy and fast. Toppings are all based on what you like. 5/5

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp chili powder (mild)
Pinch of cayenne pepper (spicy)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup shredded lettuce
Salt
Optional Topping Ingredients
Grated cheddar or jack cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Pico de gallo or salsa
Diced seeded tomatoes
Hot sauce or sriracha
Sliced avocado
Guacamole

Pour quinoa into a saucepan along with 2 cups of water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot. Let the quinoa simmer for about 20 minutes till it becomes tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Keep a close eye to make sure the quinoa doesn't burn. While quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tbsp of oil in another saucepan over medium heat. Pour minced onion into the saucepan and saute for a few minutes till it softens and begins to turn brown. Add the minced garlic to the pot and let it saute for 1-2 minutes longer till aromatic.Add the black beans to the pot of onions along with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Let the beans simmer for 15 minutes till the liquid is mostly evaporated. Stir in 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste. When the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Use the fork to mix in 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste