Thai peanut sauce is one of my favorites and easy to make. When combined with noodles and vegetables it makes a hearty and healthy meal. Peanut butter is loaded with health-promoting nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, iron, selenium and vitamin B6. Eating nuts and nut butters are shown to prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Ingredients:
8 oz. healthy noodles – Soba or Whole Wheat Spaghetti
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 c Peanut butter
1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. warm water
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove minced
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. Sriracha
1 c. red pepper chopped
2 c. broccoli
2 stalks celery chopped
1 c. shredded green or red cabbage
4 chopped scallions
cilantro for topping
Directions:
Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, honey, lime juice and Sriracha. Thin with warm water and set aside. Cook noodles per package instructions. Remove from water and set aside. Plunge vegetables into the pasta water for 2 minutes to blanche, drain into a colander and rinse with cold water. Remove water from the pan. Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and stir fry until tender. Add noodles and peanut sauce, stir to combine. Top with chopped scallions and cilantro.
Nutrition Information:
Makes 3 servings
Calories 320
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1177mg
Total Carbohydrate 63g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 10g
Protein 17g
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