These cold sesame noodles are a family favorite in my house. They’re ridiculously easy to make and the peanut butter sauce requires only four simple ingredients (one of them is water!). 

Go ahead and enjoy it with any pasta of choice—whole grain, chickpea, lentil, soba etc.  If you have a peanut or nut allergy, feel free to use any nut or seed butter. And if you don’t have broth on hand, you can swap in ¼ cup rice wine vinegar or mirin. Bonus: if you happen to have ’em in your pantry, sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds are two extra tasty garnishes. Dig in!

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Cold Sesame Noodles with 4-Ingredient Peanut Sauce

These cold sesame noodles are a family favorite in my house. They’re ridiculously easy to make and the peanut butter sauce requires only four simple ingredients (one of them is water!). 
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 (12-ounce) box whole-grain pasta, cooked and drained
  • ½ cup peanut butter, or any nut or seed butter*
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • Optional extras: Squirt of Sriracha or any favorite hot sauce, sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, water, broth, and soy sauce until everything is well combined and smooth. Add an optional squirt of Sriracha or hot sauce if you like some heat.
  • Toss some of the sauce with your cooked pasta (I recommend 2 tablespoons for every 1 cup cooked noodles) and enjoy warm or cold. Garnish with optional sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds and enjoy!

Notes

*Warm peanut butter in microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften up for easier mixing
• You’ll likely have leftover sauce, which will last for up to a week in the fridge; simply give it a good stir and warm in microwave to soften and thin it out. If it’s too thick, simply add extra broth, water, or rice vinegar when reheating.
• Soy sauce contains gluten, so if you’re following a gluten-free diet, use tamari instead. That being said, always carefully read the packaging.
• If you’re dairy-free, check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk products.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 cup pasta with 2 tablespoons of sauceCalories: 270Carbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 7g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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