Thai Fried Rice Noodles

Thai Fried Rice Noodles

Serves 2  
8 oz. Phad Thai Rice Sticks (Dry)  
1 Tbsp. olive oil 
1 clove garlic minced 
2 green onions (use entire stalk) Slice at an angle 1/4 cup water  
4 carrots (Use a julienne slicer) Long thin strips 
3 cups sliced romaine lettuce 
2 cups sliced red cabbage 
2 Tbsp. agave nectar or sweetener of choice
1 tsp. paprika
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
Lemon slices 
Ground walnuts 

1. In a large bowl, soak the rice sticks in warm water for 30-45 minutes, until tender but firm.  
2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.  Add minced garlic and sliced green onions. Stir fry on medium heat for 1 minute.
3. Add carrots and continue to stir-fry 30 seconds.
4. Add drained rice sticks. Add 1/4 cup water and continue to stir-fry until noodles are translucent.
5. When rice sticks start to stick together and sticks to pan, add soy sauce, agave and paprika. Stir and cook 1 minute.
6. Add romaine and cabbage. Turn off heat and stir into noodles until well coated.
7. Serve topped with ground walnuts and a lemon wedge.  Squeeze lemon wedge over noodles and enjoy.