MASON JAR
This mason jar meal is a fun and portable take on the traditional pad thai. It is perfect for meal prep and on the go lunches. This recipe is packed with vibrant veggies, noodles, and a deliciously creamy peanut sauce Our layered mason jar method will keep your ingredients fresh until you are ready to shake and enjoy!
Ingredients
Stir-Fry:
3 oz soba noodles
1 5 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cucumber, julienned
1 bell pepper, julienned
1 cup Spinach
Peanut Sauce
1.5 tbs peanut butter
2 tsp sodium-reduced soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp lime juice
Optional garnish fresh cilantro toasted sesame seeds honey roasted peanuts
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MASON JAR PAD THAI
Instructions
1. Cook noodles according to package instructions
2 Add oil to large pan on medium-high heat When hot, add shallots and garlic Cook for around 2 minutes or until lightly golden
3.Then, add cut carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber. Cook until tender, around 2 minutes.
4.Lastly, add spinach and let wilt.
5.Meanwhile, add all sauce ingredients together and mix. Add to bottom of 2 mason jar.
6 When noodles are cooked Drain and rinse with cold water Split into two portions and add each to a jar
7.Separate the vegetables into two portions and add each to a jar.
8.Top with optional garnish.
9.Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Content & Benefits
High fiber: fiber from the vegetable mix and soba noodles help support satiety and digestion
Rich in antioxidants: Bell pepper, spinach, and carrot offer beta carotene and Vitamin C
Prep Friendly: Layering helps separate ingredients so they stay longer in the fridge. This makes for an easy grab and go lunch or dinner throughout the week
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MASON JAR THAI SALAD
This mason jar meal is perfect for meal prep and on the go lunches. This recipe is packed with vibrant veggies, crunchy romaine, and a deliciously creamy peanut sauce. Our layered mason jar method will keep your ingredients fresh until you are ready to shake and enjoy!
Ingredients
Base
1 carrot, julienned
1 cucumber, julienned
1 bell pepper, julienned
1 cup Spinach
1 cup Romaine
Peanut Sauce
1.5 tbs peanut butter
2 tsp sodium-reduced soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp lime juice
Optional Garnish: Green onion Sesame seeds
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MASON JAR THAI SALAD
Instructions
1.Cut your carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber into matchsticks.
2.Add all sauce ingredients together and mix. Add to bottom of 2 mason jar.
3.Separate your carrot, bell pepper, and cucumber into two portions and add to two jars.
4 Layer your romaine and spinach to the top of your jars
5 Top with optional garnish
6 Store in fridge for up to 4 days
Nutrition Content & Benefits
High fiber: fiber from the vegetable mix helps support satiety and digestion
Rich in antioxidants: Bell pepper, spinach, and carrot offer beta carotene and Vitamin C
Prep Friendly: Layering helps separate ingredients so they stay longer in the fridge This makes for an easy grab and go lunch or dinner throughout the week.
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