Sunday, March 23, 2008

Peanut Noodles-Primavera

PEANUT NOODLES-PRIMAVERA

Ingredients
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. Light Italian Dressing
12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti pasta, cooked according to package directions (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, julienned (1/8- x 1/8- x 3-inch strips)
1 large orange bell pepper, julienned (1/8- x 1/8- x 3-inch strips)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 large tomato, diced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave Creamy Peanut Butter with brown sugar at HIGH 25 seconds or until melted. Stir in Dressing and reserved pasta water until blended; set aside.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook zucchini and orange pepper, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in green onions, garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato and hot pasta; heat through. Garnish with cilantro
This recipe is an Eat Smart™ recipe. Eat Smart™ recipes can help reduce your intake of saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, sodium and cholesterol.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 Minute(s)
Cook Time: 10 Minute(s)

Nutrition Information per servingCalories 570,Calories From Fat 190,Saturated Fat 3.5g,Trans Fat 0g,Total Fat 21g,Cholesterol 0mg,Sodium 310mg,Total Carbohydrate 83g,Sugars 15g,Dietary Fiber 16g,Protein 22g,Vitamin A 35%,Vitamin C 120%,Calcium 8%,Iron 25%

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