Aromatic Noodles with Lime-Peanut Sauce

Aromatic Noodles with Lime-Peanut Sauce
Adapted from The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger


12 oz. linguine (or other pasta shape, whole wheat or regular)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup snow peas
1 cup edamame
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 scallion (white and green parts), cut into pieces
3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
Dash of garlic salt (optional)

1. Toast the peanuts in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water, set aside.

3. Steam peas and broccoli either using a steamer basket on the stove or in the microwave until they are bright green and crisp-tender.

4. Make the sauce by pureeing the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, lime juice, scallion, ginger, brown sugar, red pepper, and garlic salt (if using) in a food processor or blender until smooth. Coarsely chop the cooled peanuts.

5. Right before serving, toss the pasta with 3/4 cup of the peanut sauce. Divide into bowls and top each serving with veggies. Drizzle remaining sauce over vegetables. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

From Amy @ PlayingHouseBlog.com