Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

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Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti (I used Barilla White Fiber)
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips then cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Peanut Sauce
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp Sriracha (more or less to taste)
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Yield: About 4 – 5 servings

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.
Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

 

Source: Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles – Cooking Classy

Image Credit: Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

Recipe source: adapted slightly from Gourmet

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