SPICY “BEEF” SESAME NOODLES

1. Prepare your rice noodles following the directions on the package.
2. Combine all sauce ingredients (tahini, 4-5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp water) in a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add in minced fresh ginger and a chopped shallot. Sauté for a few minutes then add in plant-based beef crumbles. Cook for 2-3 minutes breaking up the plant-based beef. Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce to the mixture followed by 1 tsp sugar and mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Add in roughly chopped kale and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add in green onions, cooking for 2 minutes followed by the rice noodles then cover with sauce. Toss to combine and let it all cook together for 6-8 minutes until noodles are completely soft.
5. Serve hot with a spoon full of chili oil (or to your liking), roasted peanuts and green onions.