Cilantro Peanut Soba Noodles

INGREDIENTS

medium bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, (about 2 cups, loosely packed)

1/4 cup

creamy natural peanut butter

garlic cloves, (minced)

1 tsp

freshly grated ginger

Juice of 1 lime, (about 2 tablespoons)

1 tsp

lime zest

1 tbsp

soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp

sambal oelek

1 1/2 tsp

maple syrup or agave

1/2

to 1 cup water

6 oz

dried soba noodles, (use 100% buckwheat for gluten-free)

4 cups

fresh broccoli florets, (about 1 crown)

1/4 cup

chopped roasted peanuts

Red pepper flakes, (for serving (optional))