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Peanut-Lime Pasta

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  • Servings:

    6 (198 g) as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    15 minutes

Ingredients

Thai-inspired and super simple, this veggie-packed dish is a comfort food a nutritionist can get behind. Make sure to use a peanut butter that contains only peanuts—no added salt, sugar, or oils—for the best nutrition.
3/4 lb. whole-wheat spaghetti, cooked
2 c. broccoli florets
2 c. snow peas
2 c. peas
1/2 c. natural peanut butter
2 T. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. water
2 T. rice vinegar
2 T. fresh lime juice
1 scallion, chopped
3/4 in. fresh ginger, grated
1 T. brown sugar
1/4 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. shelled, unsalted peanuts, toasted and chopped
Peanut-Lime Pasta

Directions

1. Steam vegetables until tender.2. Puree together peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, lime juice, scallion, ginger, sugar and red pepper flakes in a food processor.3. Mix warm pasta with half of the sauce, stirring thoroughly. Add veggies and peanuts. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (198 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 445 kcal (22%)
Calories from Fat 170 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 19 g (29%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (17%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 210 mg (9%)
Total Carbohydrates 58 g (19%)
Dietary Fiber 9 g (38%)
Protein 18 g (31%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 56 mg (63%)
Minerals
Calcium 75 mg (6%)
Iron 4 mg (23%)
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