Sesame and Peanut Noodles Recipe

Sesame and Peanut Noodles

• Level: Easy
• Serves: 4 to 6
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 404, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 56 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 525 mg
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 12 ounces linguine

Peanut Dressing:

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lime

Salad:

• 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/3 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped skinless roasted peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and toast the sesame seeds in a pie pan for 4 to 6 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, cook the linguine al dente, drain while reserving some starchy water, rinse briefly, and set aside.
2. For the irresistible peanut dressing, microwave peanut butter for 15 seconds to soften. Whisk it with soy sauce, rice vinegar, canola oil, fresh ginger, honey, Sriracha, sesame oil, and lime zest and juice until smooth. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed for a thick, pourable consistency that coats every strand perfectly.
3. In a large bowl, toss hot pasta with vibrant cilantro, crisp green onions, shredded cabbage, and diced red bell pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and mix to infuse bold, nutty flavors that will have everyone craving seconds.
4. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and golden sesame seeds for that crave-worthy crunch. Serve immediately and watch this quick, flavor-packed dish become your new go-to for effortless weeknight wow!