Chinese Peanut Noodles
1cup (235 mL) natural peanut butter
4 tbs (60 mL) olive oil
6tbs (90 mL) fresh lime juice
2/3 cup (160 mL) light soy sauce
2 tsp (30 mL) sugar
2cloves garlic, finely minced
¼tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
¼tsp (1 mL) cumin
1recipe basic egg noodle pasta extruded into spaghetti, cooked, drained and cooled
1½ cups (355 mL) fine julienne carrot strips
3green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
3tbs (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Combine peanut butter, olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and cumin in small bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Place pasta, carrots, green onions, and parsley in large bowl. Pour reserved sauce over mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate one hour or until well chilled. Serve cold.
Yield: 10 servings.
Per Serving: About 272 cal., 9 g protein, 19 g carb, 19 g fat, 19 mg cholesterol, 818 mg sodium.
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