Tasmanian Devil Thai Noodles

Tasmanian Devil Thai Noodles

Ingredients:
8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 tablespoons water
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1/ 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
Chopped cilantro and green onion tops (optional garnish)

Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti al dente in boiling water and drain. Keep warm or at room temperature.

2. Place snow peas and water in microwave-safe dish and microwave for 1 minute to steam. Drain and set aside.

3. Put peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and cayenne pepper into a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine ingredients. Stir in steamed snow peas and uncooked grated carrots.

4. Put spaghetti into serving bowl, add the vegetable-sauce mixture, and toss together using tongs. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and cilantro and green onions tops if desired.

5. Serving Suggestions: Serve with fresh fruit.

Recipe from BATTER UP KIDS: Sensational Snacks (Gibbs Smith; October 2005; $19.95/Hardcover; ISBN: 1-58685-798-3).