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Peanut Ginger Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Tip Idea: To make this healthier and save 2 grams of fat per serving, use reduced-fat peanut butter.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/4 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes. Cook until broccoli is tender; drain.
3. In a large bowl, combine the carrot, red pepper, onion and basil. Add linguine, broccoli and lime juice mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 4 cups.
By RecipeOfHealth.com