Sesame Noodles With Vegetables

Packed with protein and flavor, these noodles hit the spot!

Ingredients:

• Coarse salt
• 1 pound of spaghetti
• 8 ounces snow peas,
• 1 red, yellow and orange pepper cut into long strips.
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter spread
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed (optional)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Directions:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
2. In a blender, combine peanut butter, garlic, jalapeño (if using), soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; puree until smooth.
3. In a wok or large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add peppers and toss constantly for 5 minutes. Next, add broccoli and continue to toss until slightly soft and bright green in color. Finally, add the snow peas constantly tossing for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Add the noodles to the wok. If using a frying pan, transfer vegetables and noodles to a large work bowl. Pour the sauce over reserved the vegetables and pasta; toss to coat.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.