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Sesame Noodles with Pickled Cucumbers

Name: Sesame Noodles with Pickled Cucumbers
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup rice vinegar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Spaghetti; 1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste or tahini; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for serving; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Combining the nutty richness of sesame with the tangy crunch of quick-pickled cucumbers results in a refreshing and flavorful dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, offering a balance of savory, sweet, and sour flavors.

30 Minutes
6 Servings
24g Net Carbs
300 Calories

Ingredients

3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Spaghetti
1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste or tahini
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped green onions, for serving
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Nutrition

6 Servings Per serving: Calories 300; Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 1110mg; Total Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 27g, Sugars 5g); Protein 14g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15%;

Net Carbs = 24 grams

Steps

Place cucumbers, 1/4 cup rice vinegar and kosher salt in a small bowl. Toss to combine, then set aside while you cook the pasta.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, 15 to 17 minutes. Drain.
While the spaghetti cooks, add remaining 1/4 cup rice vinegar, sesame paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar to a large bowl. Whisk until sesame paste and peanut butter have dissolved. Add hot spaghetti to bowl and toss well to coat in the sauce. If desired, chill noodles until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
To serve, divide noodles between serving bowls and garnish with pickled cucumbers, green onions and sesame seeds.

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