Stoner's Favorite Pad Thai

Another detox-diet inspired recipe, this stoner Pad Thai has a lot of nutrient-packed ingredients that make it satisfying for both your belly and your brain. Simple, with few ingredients, this one can be an anytime meal, or even one you serve to your next OkCupid date. Try it, and let me know what you think!

Ingredients

(note: the measurements are very loose on this one, because, well, I don't always remember everything... Adjust ingredients to your taste)

1/2 package Chinese rice noodles (think typical pad thai noodles)
oil
< 1/4 small cabbage, sliced long and thin (about the same size as the noodles)
2/3 can chickpeas, drained
1 can artichoke hearts, separated
salt
pepper
soy ginger dressing*
thai peanut sauce/marinade
sriracha

Instructions

1. Boil enough water to cover noodles, and get those bad boys cookin'. About 6 minutes in the pot should do it.

2. Heat the oil in a wok and add cabbage. Turn heat to medium. Once they are starting to soften, add artichokes, chickpeas, and a little salt and pepper.

3. When noodles are done, add them to the wok and season to taste with soy ginger dressing*, thai peanut sauce, and sriracha. NOTE: go easy on the sauces to start. Taste your way to the right amount. I did not make my pad thai as saucy as they do in restaurants, and it was a good choice.


*Soy ginger dressing has become a staple sauce for me. The brand I use is Olde Cape Cod, Toasted Seseme Soy & Ginger. Go getcha some, if you like sweet asian flavors. It makes seasoning things easier when you're feeling lazy.