RICE NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce image

Enjoy these delicious rice noodles with added peanut mixture and veggies - a wonderful dinner sprinkled with cilantro.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 oz rice stick noodles
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium)
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Break noodles in half and pull apart slightly; drop into boiling water. Cook uncovered 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In small bowl, beat peanut butter, soy sauce, gingerroot and crushed red pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually beat in broth.
Place noodles in large bowl. Add peanut butter mixture, carrots, bell pepper and onions; toss. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 cup), Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g