WW 3 POINTS - ASIAN SESAME NOODLES

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From Weight Watcher - Simply Delicious Unlike the fatty noodles you find in restaurants, our high-fiber noodles are served in a light, nutty sauce. This dish is delicious hot, at room temperature, or chilled. Try it with a crisp green salad for a more substantial meal.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or 1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine
thin buckwheat noodle
1 small carrot, finely shredded
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the scallion, lemon juice and sesame oil.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Drain; rinse under warm running water and drain again.
  • Combine the spaghetti, the sauce, carrot and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
  • Toss gently to mix.
  • Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
  • 3 Points for 2/3 cup.
  • Sesame Seeds:.
  • To toast sesame seeds, place them in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Watch them carefully when toasting; seeds can burn quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 223.5, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 8.7

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