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Peanut-Lime Pasta
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Servings:
6 (198 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
10 minutesCook 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
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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