Ingredients
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2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon or 1 tablespoon lime juice
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2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
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8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine
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thin buckwheat noodle
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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1 small carrot, finely shredded
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1 scallion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the scallion, lemon juice and sesame oil.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain; rinse under warm running water and drain again.
- Combine the spaghetti, the sauce, carrot and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Toss gently to mix.
- Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
- 3 Points for 2/3 cup.
- Sesame Seeds:
- To toast sesame seeds, place them in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Watch them carefully when toasting; seeds can burn quickly.