Friday, December 30, 2011

Fast, Easy, Healthy - Peanutty Sesame Noodles

Fast, Easy, Healthy - Peanutty Sesame Noodles

Love the peanut sauce and sesame-flavored noodles from your favorite Asian restaurant and wondering how to make it at home? You can use regular spaghetti, some fresh vegetables, and an easy peanut sauce recipe to make it fresh in your own kitchen. The peanut sauce is very similar to what you have tried in Thai and Indonesian restaurants, and it takes just seconds to make, using premade teriyaki sauce, peanut butter, and sesame oil. Make extra sauce and use on chicken skewers, as a vegetable dip, or eat with fresh spring rolls. All the ingredients can be purchased at Trader Joe's. If you like these types of recipes also try the Black Bean Soup.

8 oz (1/2 a pkg) spaghetti
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup sliced cucumber
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Drain and place in large bowl.
2. Pour Easy Peanutty Sauce (recipe below) over spaghetti and toss until evenly coated. Add carrots and cucumber. Toss gently.
3. Top with green onions and crushed peanuts.

Easy Peanutty Sauce

1/4 cup Trader Joe's Soyaki, or other bottled teriyaki sauce such as Veri Veri Teriyaki
1/4 cup creamy salted peanut butter
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup water

1. Whisk together Soyaki, peanut butter, and sesame oil until smooth.
2. Add water and mix until smooth.

Serves 4-6

Variation: For extra protein, add chunks of leftover chicken or pre-cooked Just Chicken

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Fast, Easy, Healthy - Peanutty Sesame Noodles

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