Peanut Soba Noodles with Broccoli and Red Pepper

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of soba noodles*
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into two inch strips
• 5-6 tightly bunched broccoli stems (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds), cut into florets
• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir-frying
• 2 handfulls of cilantro, chopped
• 1 small bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
• lightly roasted peanuts, for topping
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (brown) rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed into a paste (I used my garlic press)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium tamari
• big pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4-1/2 cup hot water