Thursday, September 16, 2010

Asian Peanut Noodles


Asian Peanut Noodles


PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 20 minYIELD: 6 servings


Ingredients:
  • 1 (10 oz.) package Chinese wheat noodles or 1/2 of 16 oz. package whole wheat spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons Smucker's® Chunky Natural Peanut Butter, stirred
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Asian chili oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:
  1. COOK noodles according to package directions; drain.
  2. COMBINE peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar and brown sugar in large bowl. Stir to blend well. Toss noodles with sauce, onions and peppers. Cool noodles to room temperature. To serve, place noodles on serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds.
VARIATION
Add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.
TIP Chinese chili oil and wheat noodles are available in your grocer’s Asian food aisle.

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