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Friday, December 19, 2008

Spaghetti Oriental

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes



Ingredients:
1 box Dreamfields Spaghetti
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts
1 to 2 small Thai chiles, minced
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped hearts of palm
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Chopped unsalted peanuts (optional)

Directions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook peanuts and Thai chile 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in water, soy sauce and lemon juice. Cover and simmer 3 minutes.
  3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet. Add hearts of palm, cucumber, cilantro, mint and lemon zest; toss to combine. Cook 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts, if desired.
Makes 6 side dish servings.

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