Rainbow Peanut Noodles

[leilani]

RAINBOW PEANUT NOODLES




prep time: 25 MINS
cook time: 10 MINS
total time: 35 MINS
yield: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 1X


RAINBOW PASTA INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces whole wheat pasta (or soba, ramen, or rice noodles)

3 scallions, thinly sliced

2 small bell peppers, cored and very thinly sliced (I used one red, one yellow)

1 cup julienned carrots

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (loosely packed)

optional toppings: finely chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and/or toasted sesame seeds

PEANUT SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste

1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 large clove garlic, pressed or finely minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the peanut sauce. Whisk together all ingredients in a small mixing bowl until combined. Taste and sweeten with additional honey if desired.


Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of salted boiling water until just barely al dente. (Try to avoid overcooking the noodles.) Transfer 1/2 cup of the starchy hot water to the peanut sauce. Reserve an additional 1/2 cup of the starchy water and set it aside for later. Drain the pasta, then return it to the large stockpot.


Toss. Add the scallions, bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, peanuts and peanut sauce to the pot. Toss gently until everything is coated evenly in the sauce. If the sauce seems too dry, add in some of the reserved starchy water and toss to combine.


Serve. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings. Also good cold! 


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