Cold Sesame Chicken and Edamame Noodle Bowl
Tender chicken, edamame, and crisp vegetables tossed with rice noodles in a quick zesty peanut-lime dressing. Perfect for packing ahead and enjoying cold on a busy work shift.
Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
If preparing for work ahead of time, keep the dressing in a tiny separate container and toss right before eating so the vegetables stay extra crisp.
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Instructions
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Next: Place dry rice noodles in a heatproof…
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Place dry rice noodles in a heatproof…
Place dry rice noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover completely with boiling water; set aside for 4 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Look for: tender, then drain and rinse under cold water
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Whisk together 1 tbsp peanut butter
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp soy sauce, juice of 0.5 lime, and 1 tsp hot water until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Combine the drained cold rice noodles
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained cold rice noodles, 130g cooked chicken breast, 50g thawed edamame beans, 0.5 sliced red bell pepper, and 0.5 grated carrot.
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Pour the peanut lime dressing over the…
Pour the peanut lime dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Transfer to a portable meal container to…
Transfer to a portable meal container to eat cold immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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