Asian Vermicelli

• 1/2 lb vermicelli
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped (tops only)
• 1 can water chestnut, sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds or 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
• Dressing
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste or desired heat)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey

1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions (al dente). Drain and put into a large bowl.
2. Add diced vegetables.
3. In a saucepan on the stove add the oil, red pepper flakes and garlic, saute about one minute.
4. Add the soy sauce and honey and bring to a low boil for about one minute.
5. Pour dressing over pasta/vegetables and toss to coat.
6. Toss a couple of more times before serving.
7. After final toss before serving sprinkle the top with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts.

vermicelli, red bell pepper, green onion, water, sesame seeds, dressing, vegetable oil, red pepper, garlic, soy sauce, honey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-vermicelli-272774 (may not work)