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Rice vermicelli is similar to angel hair and sometimes sticks together after it is cooked. Use a pair of kitchen shears to snip through the noodles a few times to make them easier to toss with the remaining ingredients.
Cooking Light APRIL 2008
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to pan, and cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until browned. Stir in noodles, carrots, and the next 4 ingredients (through mint). Combine juice, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add juice mixture to beef mixture; tossing gently to coat. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates; spoon 1 1/4 cups beef mixture into each leaf. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon peanuts.
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