Rainbow Vegetable Peanut Noodles
As demonstrated in the August 2023 episode of Live It in a Pinch.
Ingredients
- 16 oz whole wheat spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded/matchstick cut carrots
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water (reserved from pasta cooking liquid)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving at least ¼ cup cooking liquid from the pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare all vegetables (cabbage, carrots, spinach, bell pepper and edamame) and place in a large bowl.
- Prepare sauce by whisking in a small bowl the peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, water, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic and ginger.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour sauce over pasta and vegetables, and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Top with chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. This dish may be eaten cold, but is best served at room temperature or warmed up slightly in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Yield: 8 servings
Calories 400
Total Fat 13.2 g
Saturated Fat 2.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 417 mg
Total Carbohydrate 57.5 g
Dietary Fiber 10.1 g
Total Sugars 4.9 g
Protein 19.3 g
Calcium 106 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 458 mg
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
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