Peanut Ginger Pasta

By bweber

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
• 2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain.

Transfer linguine and broccoli to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Add peanut butter mixture and toss to combine.