Ww 3 Points - Asian Sesame Noodles
photo by teresas
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine
- thin buckwheat noodle
- 1 small carrot, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
directions
- Combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the scallion, lemon juice and sesame oil.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain; rinse under warm running water and drain again.
- Combine the spaghetti, the sauce, carrot and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Toss gently to mix.
- Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
- 3 Points for 2/3 cup.
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Sesame Seeds:
- To toast sesame seeds, place them in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Watch them carefully when toasting; seeds can burn quickly.
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