Cold Sesame Noodles With Vegetables

• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• Salt
• 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into matchsticks
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. Puree peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a blender until smooth. With blender running, pour in 1/4 cup hot water and blend until smooth.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until just tender, about 9 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with sesame oil.
3. Toss scallions, cucumbers, carrots and sauce in bowl with noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

smooth peanut butter, clove garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, salt, sesame oil, scallions, cucumbers, carrots, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cold-sesame-noodles-vegetables (may not work)