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Ingredients
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 2/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons gluten-free Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons agave (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
- Dash of red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/3 cup warm water
- For the Cucumber Noodles:
- 2 large seedless cucumbers
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 780g | |
| Calories 1477 | |
| Calories from Fat 1007 | 68% |
| Total Fat 117.97g | 147% |
| Saturated Fat 27.44g | 110% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 873mg | 36% |
| Potassium 2034mg | 58% |
| Total Carbs 74.84g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 58% |
| Sugars 28.34g | 19% |
| Protein 49.58g | 79% |
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