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[NEW] Peanut-lime Pasta

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.
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Peanut-lime Pasta

Ingredients

  • 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

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Instructions

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 Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 213 g
Amount per serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.1g 23%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 207.5mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g 13%
Dietary Fiber 9.05g 32%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Includes 1.5g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 16.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 65.3mg 6%
Iron 3.1mg 15%
Potassium 542.5mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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