Elise's Sesame Noodles
Recipe from EatingWell

Whole-wheat pasta bolsters fiber and nutrients in this popular Asian noodle salad. The recipe is from Annelise Stuart of Germantown, New York.


Elise's Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    whole-wheat spaghetti
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  • 1/2  cup
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sesame oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    canola oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    rice-wine vinegar, or lime juice
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    crushed red pepper
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  • 1  bunch
    scallions, sliced, divided
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped fresh cilantro, divided (optional)
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  • 4  cups
    snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias
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  • 1 
    medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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  • 1/2  cup
    toasted sesame seeds
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2.
Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, vinegar (or lime juice), crushed red pepper, 1/4 cup scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro (if using). Add noodles, snow peas and bell pepper; toss to coat.
3.
To serve, mix in sesame seeds and garnish with the remaining scallions and cilantro.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2 up to 2 hours in advance.

Nutrition information
Calories 345, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 542 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 12 g, Potassium 336 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 40%, Vitamin C 100%. Exchanges: Starch 3, Vegetable 1, Fat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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