Name: Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, or chinese egg noodles; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned; 2 carrots, peeled and julienned; 3 tablespoons sesame paste, or 3 tablespoons tahini with an extra teaspoon of sesame oil; 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, {low-sodium}; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons chinese rice vinegar , {or red wine vinegar}; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, {or sriracha}; 1 tablespoon honey , {more to taste}; 2 teaspoons ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground sichuan pepper, {optional}; 3 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds; 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced; crushed red pepper; sriracha

Description

These Sesame Noodles are packed with flavor and made in just 20 minutes! Featuring spaghetti tossed in a rich, savory sauce and fresh veggies, it’s an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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8 ounces spaghetti, or chinese egg noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
3 tablespoons sesame paste, or 3 tablespoons tahini with an extra teaspoon of sesame oil
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce, {low-sodium}
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons chinese rice vinegar , {or red wine vinegar}
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, {or sriracha}
1 tablespoon honey , {more to taste}
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground sichuan pepper, {optional}
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
crushed red pepper
sriracha

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Instructions

Boil a pot of water and cook the noodles until al dente; drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
Toss the noodles in 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together sesame paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and optional Sichuan pepper.
Add 3 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the noodles, add cucumbers and carrots, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
Serve the sesame noodles at room temperature or chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more honey to taste.
For extra heat, add more chili garlic sauce or sriracha according to your preference.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for quick meals throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: none
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg