When the main ingredients in a recipe are pantry staples like lower sodium peanut butter and whole-grain spaghetti, you can whip up this Asian recipe at a moment’s notice.
Nutrition Facts
Chilled Peanut-Noodle Salad with Avocado, Cucumber, and Sesame Seeds
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 348 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g | |
| Sugars | 5 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 2 fat
Ingredients
Servings 8
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
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12 ounces dried, whole-grain spaghetti -
1 cup frozen, shelled edamame (green soybeans) (thawed) -
1/2 cup creamy, low-sodium peanut butter -
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil -
2 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available) -
1 teaspoon minced, peeled gingerroot -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -
1 medium avocado (halved, pitted, diced) -
1 cup shredded carrots -
1/2 medium English, or hothouse, cucumber, diced -
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
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Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. During the last minute of cooking, stir in the edamame. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Transfer the pasta mixture to a colander. Run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Transfer to a large serving bowl. -
In a small bowl, using a fork, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, gingerroot, and garlic powder. Whisk in the reserved pasta water until combined. -
Pour the sauce over the pasta. Stir together using tongs. -
In a small bowl, gently stir together the avocado, carrots, and cucumber. -
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the pasta. Top with the avocado mixture.
Cooking Tip: For a different flavor profile, replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter!
Keep it Healthy: When preparing pasta of any kind, try adding some vegetables to the boiling water during the last few minutes of cooking time. It’s a quick way to bulk up the dish and add a serving of veggies to your meal!
Tip: Make It Kid-Friendly by letting the kids measure and stir together the ingredients for the peanut butter sauce. They can also stir the sauce into the noodles and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the noodles.
Tip: Lightly spray the measuring cup with cooking spray before adding the peanut butter. The peanut butter will slide easily out of the cup.
