Sesame Noodles

September 6th, 2017

This kid-friendly noodle salad uses sesame tahini and toasted almond butter for rich nutty (but peanut-free!) flavor. Add leftover chicken, pork or shrimp if you like, and serve it chilled or hot.

Ingredients:
1 package brown rice spaghetti or other thin pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium tamari
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons roasted smooth almond butter
1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 medium carrots
3 green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together tamari, tahini, almond butter, vinegar, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil and hot sauce (if using). Add pasta, cabbage, carrots and green onions. Toss to coat noodles thoroughly with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 390 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 970mg sodium, 55g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 10g protein.

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.