Nutty Pasta

The sophisticated combination of cardamom, cilantro, papaya and chopped peanuts make this into an exotic side dish or light lunch dish. From Betty Crocker's New Choices For Pasta, Grains and Beans cookbook.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  uncooked  vermicelli
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1  medium red bell pepper, cut into 2 x 1/4 " strips
• 1  papayas or 1  peach, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1⁄4 cup  cocktail peanuts, chopped

Directions

1. Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package.
2. Rinse with cold water; drain.
3. Toss vermicelli and remaining ingredients, except peanuts.
4. Sprinkle with peanuts.