Cold Peanut Noodles

INGREDIENTS

Noodles
1 lb spaghetti
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers
1/4 cup chopped cilantro ( can use parsley)

Sauce
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, I use red pepper flakes


DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions; drain; rinse in very cold water and drain again.

Place cooled noodles in a large bowl and toss with the carrots, scallions, bell pepper slices and cilantro.

In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.

Drizzle the sauce over noodles mixture; toss to coat well.

Serve room temp or cold.