Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles

Preparation time: 35 minutes.

Serves four as a main dish.

Ingredients

Stir-Fry

• 1 package whole-grain udon noodles (check in the ethnic food, natural health food, or Asian food section of your grocery store)
• 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into small pieces
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 3 scallions (green or spring onions), chopped (substitute ½ of a red or yellow onion if scallions are not available)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Dressing

• ½ cup warm water
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• While water is coming to a boil, prepare and chop stir-fry ingredients.
• Add udon noodles to boiling water and cook according to package directions.
• While noodles are cooking, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add broccoli, carrots, and scallions to sesame oil. Stir-fry until lightly cooked, about 5 minutes. The vegetables should be brightly colored and still crisp.
• Turn heat on stir-fry down to lowest setting.
• Drain udon noodles and add them to the stir-fry pan. If your stir-fry pan is not big enough, you can place the noodles back into the large pot (without water) and add the stir-fry ingredients to this pot instead.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a lidded, leak-proof container and shake vigorously to combine. Don't worry if the peanut butter is still "chunky." It will melt when it is added to the stir-fry.
• Pour dressing over noodle/stir-fry mixture. Toss to combine.
• Serve and enjoy!

Per serving: 405 calories; 47 grams of carbohydrates; 16 grams of protein; 17 grams of fat; 5 grams of fiber; 475 milligrams of potassium; 680 milligrams of sodium

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