Long Life noodles in Seattle WA2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse. Long noodles are eaten for the Chinese New Year to symbolize long life. The kelp noodle are an unexpected gluten free twist to this healthful dish.

I package kelp noodles, washed in warm water

Bamboo shoots 1 small can

Mushrooms ( 4 or 5 medium size and sliced)

Snow pea pods (small handful)

2 Tablespoons each chopped green onions and cilantro

Grated fresh ginger to taste (1/2 in by ½ in. peeled cube should be plenty)

1 Clove minced garlic

1 Tablespoon Olive or Coconut Oilve

Soy sauce or braggs liquid aminos to taste

Toasted sesame oil to taste

Large handful of baby spinach (optional)

Saute garlic and ginger in 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil on medium heat for 1 minute.  Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots snow pea pods and cook until the tender and bright green.  Add the washed noodles (ok if they are wet) 2 tablespoons of Braggs or Soy sauce. Stir, shut off heat and cover for 1min. Toss again adding spinach if you like along with Toasted Sesame Oil and more Braggs or soy sauce. Garnish with chopped Green onions and cilantro. Serves two.

1531587_10151803540640458_458243146_aLindsey Lawson MS EAMP is an Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist and Clinic Director at Glow Natural Health and Seattle Fertility Acupuncturist. She is passionate about healthy, happy living, food and is a regular blogger.  For an appointment call Glow at 206 568 7545.