Lime Noodles with Vegetables, Basil, and Sesame Recipe

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Lime Noodles with Vegetables, Basil, and Sesame
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
1285
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1. Put 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally,until the garlic turns golden, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, combine the lime juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside.
  3. 3. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and set aside.
  4. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the basil and mint leaves. As soon as the water returns to a boil, drain the leaves and transfer to the ice water. When cold, drain again and squeeze dry. Purée in a blender with the sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and 1 cup of the oil. (This herb paste will keep, refrigerated, for 2 days.)
  5. 4. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the vegetables and some salt and cook, tossing, just until brightly colored. Keep warm.
  6. 5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the noodles until tender, 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to a large skillet set over high heat with the butter and lime syrup; add salt to taste and cook, tossing, until well mixed and creamy. Put the noodles in a warmed serving bowl; drizzle liberally with the basil-mint paste, top with the vegetables, garnish with the sesame seeds, and serve.
  7. Per serving: 1629.0 calories, 1041.2 calories from fat, 115.7g total fat, 23.5g saturated fat, 61.2mg cholesterol, 2024.0mg sodium, 140.5g total carbs, 9.1g dietary fiber, 26.6g sugars, 14.6g protein Nutritional analysis provided by TasteBook, using the USDA Nutrition Database From Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges by Jean-Georges Vongerichten Copyright (c) 2007 by Jean-Georges Vongerichten Published by Broadway Books.JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN became a culinary star when he first began cooking at Lafayette in New York City. He went on to establish the charming bistro JoJo in New York; introduced “fusion” cooking at Vong (three stars from the New York Times), which now has an outpost in Chicago; created the four-star Jean-Georges and hugely successful Spice Market and 66 in New York; opened Rama (Spice Market meets Vong) in London; and opened several acclaimed restaurants in cities from Shanghai to Las Vegas. He lives in New York City, when he is not traveling to oversee his existing restaurants or open a new one.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1284.89 Kcal (5380 kJ)
Calories from fat 360.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.08g 62%
Cholesterol 68.94mg 23%
Sodium 2170.93mg 90%
Potassium 1735.83mg 37%
Total Carbs 213.66g 71%
Sugars 92.45g 370%
Dietary Fiber 15.34g 61%
Protein 13.32g 27%
Vitamin C 89.6mg 149%
Vitamin A 4.7mg 157%
Iron 538.6mg 2992%
Calcium 525.6mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.95 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.48g 62%
Cholesterol 14.59mg 23%
Sodium 459.48mg 90%
Potassium 367.39mg 37%
Total Carbs 45.22g 71%
Sugars 19.57g 370%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 61%
Protein 2.82g 27%
Vitamin C 19mg 149%
Vitamin A 1mg 157%
Iron 114mg 2992%
Calcium 111.2mg 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.2
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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