Sesame Noodles
This Asian-inspired recipe checks all the boxes: quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or linguine
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut butter smooth
- 2 teaspoons honey plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, sriracha (if using), minced garlic, and minced ginger until smooth. Add more honey if needed to balance the sweetness.
- After the noodles cook, drain them and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the sauce until they are evenly coated.
- Top the noodles with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.