Pasta peanut stir-fry

 
                           PASTA PEANUT STIR-FRY
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta                            Quick
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Linguine or Spaghetti
                         -OR Thin Spaghetti
                         - uncooked
    1       t            Vegetable oil
    4       md           Carrots -- cut julienne
      1/2   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
    1       bn           Scallions
                         - sliced diagonally
                         - into 1/2-inch lengths
    1       lg           Cucumber
                         - peeled, cut julienne
                         -----SAUCE-----
    3       tb           Smooth peanut butter
      1/3   c            Lime juice
      1/4   c            Low-sodium soy sauce
      1/4   c            Low-sodium chicken broth
                         - (defatted)
                         Black pepper to taste
 
   Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain
   and transfer to a serving bowl. Warm 1 teaspoon
   vegetable oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over
   high heat. Add the carrots and stir-fry for 2 to 3
   minutes until tender. Add the red pepper flakes,
   cucumbers and scallions to the wok or skillet.
   Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
   
   Add all the sauce ingredients to the wok or skillet.
   Season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour the
   vegetables over pasta. Toss well and serve immediately.
   
   Each serving provides: 306 Calories; 11.3 g Protein;
   49.5 g Carbohydrates; 8.3 g Fat; 0.1 mg Cholesterol;
   956 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 11%
   
   Copyright National Pasta Association
   (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
  
 
 
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