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Elise's Sesame Noodles

ChubbyBunny
ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
edited September 2024 in Recipes
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1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar or lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided (optional)
4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, vinegar (or lime juice), crushed red pepper, 1/4 cup scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro (if using). Add noodles, snow peas and bell pepper; toss to coat.
3. To serve, mix in sesame seeds and garnish with the remaining scallions and cilantro.

Makes 8 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 345 calories; 12 g fat (2 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 51 g carbohydrate; 12 g protein; 10 g fiber; 542 mg sodium.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2 up to 2 hours in advance.

Alterations: Cut back (1/3-1/4 cup) the Soy sauce for a less salty flavor.

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  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
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    1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
    1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
    2 tablespoons sesame oil
    2 tablespoons canola oil
    2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar or lime juice
    1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
    1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided (optional)
    4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias
    1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water.
    2. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, vinegar (or lime juice), crushed red pepper, 1/4 cup scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro (if using). Add noodles, snow peas and bell pepper; toss to coat.
    3. To serve, mix in sesame seeds and garnish with the remaining scallions and cilantro.

    Makes 8 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

    NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 345 calories; 12 g fat (2 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 51 g carbohydrate; 12 g protein; 10 g fiber; 542 mg sodium.

    MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2 up to 2 hours in advance.

    Alterations: Cut back (1/3-1/4 cup) the Soy sauce for a less salty flavor.
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