Recipe: Sesame Peanut Noodle Bowl

SESAME PEANUT NOODLE BOWL

"This noodle bowl is ready - start to finish - in just 20 minutes, quicker than a trip to your favorite Thai take-out spot."



1 tablespoon black sesame seed
8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (green part only)

Cook spaghetti as directed on package.

Meanwhile, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and red pepper in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in carrots and sesame seed.

Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add spaghetti and water to sesame seed mixture; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving: About 401 Calories, Fat 17g, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 49g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 792mg, Fiber 5g

Source: McCormick & Company, Inc.