Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 4 scallions, sliced thinly
• ½ cup almond slivers
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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• 3 tablespoons almond butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce