Peanut Cilantro Noodles
I had peanut noodles at a Thai carry-out place and then craved them again days later (and miles away). This recipe cures my craving for those noodles. I love cilantro and I add more than the recipe states :)
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 16ounces thin spaghetti
- 3tablespoons sesame oil
- 1tablespoon black sesame seed
- 1tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1⁄2cup vegetable broth
- 1⁄2cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
- 1⁄2
- 1tablespoon sugar
- 2tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2
- 1⁄4cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1⁄4cup chopped green onion
- 1⁄4cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1inch piece fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
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DIRECTIONS
- Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Heat the broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook about 2 minutes. Set aside. Puree peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar in a blender or food processor; stir mixture into broth. Cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Toss together the pasta and peanut butter dressing. Add garlic, cilantro, green onions, peanuts and ginger. Serve at room temperature.
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