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Pasta with Chines Tahini Sauce

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YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

Ingredients

8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G PASTA
1 237
CUP ML GREEN PEAS
Chinese tahini sauce
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML TAHINI (SESAME PASTE)
1 15
TABLESPOON ML RICE VINEGAR
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SOY SAUCE, TAMARI
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SESAME OIL
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML THAI CHILI PASTE
with garlic, hot
1 5
TEASPOON ML GINGER ROOT
minced
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML VEGETABLE STOCK
or water
1 1
DASH DASH BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground *

Directions

  • preferably buckwheat noodles or Chinese wheat noodles GARNISHES: scallion curls, fresh corriander sprigs, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, optional. NOTE: Chinese wheat noodles are compacted into cubes. To cook, break the cubes and drop into boiling water. When water returns to a boil, cook for 3 minutes and drain. They may be served as is or patted dry and sautéed in oil until lightly browned. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam peas. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Toss dressing with pasta; add peas and toss again. Top with garnish. VARIATIONS: - sauté 6 oz chopped spinach in 1 tablespoon safflower oil until limp; toss with noodles and sauce ~ add or substitute other veggies such as sautéed sliced mushrooms, blanched peapods, sweet red peppers, steamed broccoli, steamed sliced carrots, or scallions. If you add several, the amt of dressing may need to be increased. Chill or bring to room temp and serve as side dish or salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 104g (3.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 297 24% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 5% Iron 16%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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