Cold Peanut Noodles

• NOODLES
• 1 lb spaghetti, can use linguine
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 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
• sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

1. 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.
2. Place cooled noodles in a large bowl and toss with the carrots, scallions, bell pepper slices and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
4. Drizzle the sauce over noodles mixture; toss to coat well.
5. Serve room temp or cold.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

noodles, linguine, carrot, scallion, red bell pepper, cilantro, smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, ground ginger, hot sauce, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cold-peanut-noodles-225645 (may not work)