Cold Peanut Noodles

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 8

Serve cold or at room temp. I prefer room temp.

Ingredients:

1 lb spaghetti, can use linguine

1 cup shredded carrot

1 cup chopped scallion

1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped cilantro, can use parsley

1/3 cup smooth peanut butter

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, i use red pepper flakes

sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions; drain; rinse in very cold water and drain again.
2. Place cooled noodles in a large bowl and toss with the carrots, scallions, bell pepper slices and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
4. Drizzle the sauce over noodles mixture; toss to coat well.
5. Serve room temp or cold.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com