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Recipe name:
Pasta W/szechwan Peanut Dressing Recipe category:
Beans And Grains
What are your thoughts about this tasty dish? Recipe detials: Pasta w/Szechwan Peanut Dressing
Beans and Grains
8 ounces pasta (preferably linguine) 2 cups broccoli florets Szechwan Peanut Dressing: -- (makes 3/4 cup) 1/3 cup peanut butter -- smooth or crunchy 1/2 cup hot vegetable stock or water 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 cloves garlic -- minced 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper 2 cups cherry tomatoes scallion -- chopped, optional Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. Variations: Add more red pepper to taste. Try Szechwan Peanut Dressing as a warm topping on steamed vegetables, especially on green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower. Make extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on chilled steamed green beans or broccoli. |