Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Noodles

Noddles are always good for one's appetite especially when the stomach calls for urgent satisfaction. This Nutty Noddles is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and after, you are on your way to full your stomach.

You will need:

8 oz. wheat (soba) noddles or multigrain thin spaghetti
1 cup crinkle-cut carrots
2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
2 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro
Coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Procedure:

1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add noodles and carrots, return to boiling and cook 5 minutes. Stir in edamame and snow peas, cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain and return to saucepan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together peanut sauce, peanut butter and soy sauce until it is smooth. Stir the peanut sauce into pan with the noodles and veggies. Sprinkle on the cilantro and peanuts.
You will get 427 calories; 22 g protein; 12 g fat; 64 g carb; 107g calcium; 10 g fiber in each serving.
Happy eating!