Description
Cilantro lime noodles are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a refreshing twist to your table. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy dinners, these noodles are coated in a zesty cilantro lime sauce that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- 3. Add Sauce: Remove skillet from heat; stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- 4. Combine: Toss the drained noodles into the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- 5. Season: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if desired.
- 6. Serve: Plate the noodles warm, garnished with additional cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg