Cold Sesame Noodles with Vegetables

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 250 grams whole wheat linguine
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 carrots, slivered
• 1 red bell pepper, slivered
• 1 large celery stalk, slivered
• 2 scallions, slivered

Preparation

Step 1

Cook linguine in large pot of boiling water according to package directions Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Meanwhile, combine cilantro, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, salt and cayenne in food processor. Puree. Transfer to large bowl. Whisk in reserved pasta cooking water.

Add linguine, carrots, bell pepper, celery and scallions. Toss. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.