Ingredients:
- 4 oz (115g) Rice Noodles, cooked
- 1 lb (450g) Cooked Shrimp, Chicken, or Tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 Cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 4 cups (packed) Shredded Lettuce or Mixed Greens
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts, roughly chopped
- 4 Rice Paper Sheets (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Lime Juice
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha or Chili Garlic Sauce
- 2-4 tablespoons (30-60ml) Warm Water
Instructions:
- Cook Rice Noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Protein (if needed): If using raw shrimp, chicken, or tofu, cook it thoroughly.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add warm water until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice noodles evenly among the meal prep containers.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange the cooked protein, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, lettuce, mint, and cilantro on top of the noodles.
- Add Topping (Optional): For a crunchy topping, fry or bake small pieces of rice paper until crispy. Sprinkle on top just before serving.
- Portion Sauce: Divide the peanut sauce into small, separate containers or drizzle lightly over the bowls just before sealing the containers.
- Store: Seal the meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.