Sesame Noodles

Sesame Noodles
Serve with crusty warm bread and a salad if desired.

Servings: 4

• 1/2 pound spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese chili sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 slice fresh ginger, size of a dime, peeled and chopped
• 2 green onions, finely sliced

• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped hothouse cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions just until al dente stage; drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.

Toss cooked noodles with sesame oil; set aside.

To prepare sauce, whisk all sauce ingredients together. Pour over noodles and toss well. Grind pepper over to taste, then garnish with cucumber and coriander.

Per Serving: 303 Calories; 7g Fat (22.2% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 9g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 317mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.