Servings: 1 cup (Makes 8 servings)

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta
¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup warm water ⅓ cup warm water
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar 4 teaspoons sugar
1 bag frozen vegetables such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed 1 bag frozen vegetables such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Cook pasta using package directions. Make sauce and veggies while pasta cooks.
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and warm water. Stir into a smooth, thin sauce.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Mix until sugar dissolves. If using, stir in red pepper flakes.
In a microwave safe bowl, add thawed frozen veggies and a half ½ cup water. Drain any excess water.
Pour peanut butter sauce and steamed veggies over cooked, drained pasta. Toss to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Top with slice cooked chicken breast or chopped peanuts if you like.  Top with slice cooked chicken breast or chopped peanuts if you like.
Top with any heated veggies you'd like.  Top with any heated veggies you'd like.
Add a ½ teaspoon minced garlic to peanut sauce.  Add a ½ teaspoon minced garlic to peanut sauce.
NUTRITION FACTS  NUTRITION FACTS
290 calories  290 calories
6g total fat  6g total fat
0.5g saturated fat  0.5g saturated fat
0g trans fat  0g trans fat
0mg cholesterol  0mg cholesterol
250mg sodium  250mg sodium
50g total carbohydrates  50g total carbohydrates
7g dietary fiber  7g dietary fiber
6g sugar  6g sugar
10g protein  10g protein