Easy Sesame Peanut Noodles
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
14 oz (1 box) whole wheat spaghetti or other pasta1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup creamy peanut butter2 tbsp lite soy sauce1 tbsp fish sauce (optional - available in the Asian section of the grocery store)1 tsp sesame oil1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds3 green onions/scallions, chopped1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
1. Follow directions on box to cook pasta.
2. (optional step) To toast sesame seeds, spread them in a thin layer in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Gently shake the pan occasionally until you can smell the aroma of the sesame seeds; immediately remove from heat. You can skip this step and use the sesame seeds untoasted if you prefer.
3. Combine all ingredients except for pasta in a small bowl and whisk to combine until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Combine peanut sauce with hot cooked pasta; serve hot or cold! Makes 8 servings.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSWHATSIT.
2. (optional step) To toast sesame seeds, spread them in a thin layer in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Gently shake the pan occasionally until you can smell the aroma of the sesame seeds; immediately remove from heat. You can skip this step and use the sesame seeds untoasted if you prefer.
3. Combine all ingredients except for pasta in a small bowl and whisk to combine until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Combine peanut sauce with hot cooked pasta; serve hot or cold! Makes 8 servings.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSWHATSIT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 140.8
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 406.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
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