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Cold Sesame Noodles
A quick and flavorful cold noodle dish with a creamy sesame peanut sauce and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 piece zucchini, spiralized
- 2 pieces thick carrots, spiralized
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- sprinkling sliced green onions
- sprinkling chopped peanuts
- sprinkling sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- squeeze fresh lime
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti, then drain and set aside.
- Combine cooked pasta, spiralized zucchini and carrots, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and lime juice to make the sauce.
- Pour sauce over the pasta and vegetables, then gently toss to combine.
- Portion the noodles and garnish with green onions, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of chili oil or hot sauce.