Sesame Noodles

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• 3 cups cooked whole-wheat spaghetti (8 ounce or 1/2 pound dry)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, blanched*

Directions:

1. Mix warm water with peanut butter until light and creamy.
2. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and Tabasco sauce, and blend.
3. Place spaghetti in a large bowl.
4. Pour peanut sauce over the noodles.
5. Add tomatoes, green onions, grated carrot, and blanched broccoli.
6. Toss until thoroughly coated.
7. *Blanching means cooking food at a high heat for a short time.
8. Stovetop: Heat 4 cups of water a pot.
9. When the water boils, transfer the broccoli to the pot.
10. Be careful not to splash!
11. Cook for 4 minutes, then empty the broccoli into a colander to drain.
12. Microwave: put broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water into a casserole dish.
13. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.