Recipe: Prawn Noodles

From diabetes.org.uk

Spicy prawns make a perfect topping for rice noodles and courgette spaghetti, packed with zesty vegetables

Serves 4

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

250g broccoli, broken into florets

2 tsp rapeseed oil

6 spring onions, cut into rings

1 red pepper, sliced

2cm ginger root, grated

1 small red chilli, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

120g pack raw king prawns

100ml water

250g courgette spaghetti

300g ready-to-use rice noodles

110g baby leaf spinach

grated zest and juice 1 lime

2 tsp reduced-salt soy sauce

Method

1. Add the broccoli to a microwave-proof dish with 1 teaspoon of water, cover with cling film, then pierce and heat on full for 1.5 minutes, then reserve.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick pan or wok, then add the spring onions and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes over a high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Next, add the ginger, chilli and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the king prawns, water, courgette spaghetti, noodles and reserved broccoli and mix well. Add a lid and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the spinach, lime juice, zest and soy sauce and mix again. &nbsp
6. Cover and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Make sure the dish is heated through and the prawns are pink, then serve immediately.

Chef's tips

• Try adding salmon or another fish instead of prawns.
• For a vegetarian/vegan version, use mushrooms or tofu in place of prawns.

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/recipes/prawn-noodles