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Spicy Sesame Noodles
National Noodle Month is almost over! Here's one more recipe from Robin Miller to celebrate.
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Cooking with whole-wheat spaghetti is a great option for your health. The whole wheat can lower your risk of diabetes. And the peanut and sesame oils are not only delicious but healthy too, since they contain no saturated fats.
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
1½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1½ cups chopped scallions (white and green parts)
1½ cups shredded carrots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
1. Cook noodles according to directions, adding broccoli for last 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water; drain again.
2. Transfer noodles and broccoli to bowl. Add peanut oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, hot sauce and red peopper flakes; toss to combine. Stir in scallions and carrots. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For added crunch, top with dry-roasted peanuts before serving.
From Picnics: Easy Recipes for the Best Alfresco Foods by Robin Vitetta-Miller. Reprinted with permission from Clarkson Potter © 2005.
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