Cold Sesame Noodles are Perfect for Any Meal

sesame paste

🥗Healthier: tahini

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Tahini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides spice with a different flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are gluten-free and budget-friendly.

Start by measuring 1/4 cup of sesame paste and place it in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the bowl.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar to balance the flavors.

Crush 1 clove of garlic and add it to the mixture, whisking everything together until smooth.

If using peanut butter instead of sesame paste, dilute it with water to achieve a smoother consistency.

Julienne 1/2 carrot and a mini cucumber, adding them to the bowl.

Chop green onions and add them to the mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.

Cook 8 oz of spaghetti according to package instructions, then plunge it into cold water to stop the cooking process.

Combine the cooled spaghetti with the sauce and vegetables, tossing to mix everything evenly.

If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to thin it out as needed.

Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and any leftover vegetables for color and crunch.

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