Cold Sesame Noodles (Low-Sugar Version)

A crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or tofu. Low-sugar sauce keeps glycemic impact low.

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti or soba noodles
• 1 English cucumber, julienned
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• 2 carrots, julienned or shredded
• 3 green onions, sliced
• Sesame sauce: 3 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic, sweetener to taste, 3-4 tbsp water to thin
• Sesame seeds and cilantro to serve

Directions

1. Cook noodles per package. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. Whisk sesame sauce ingredients, adding water to achieve pourable consistency.
3. Toss cold noodles with sauce until evenly coated.

Add vegetables and toss to combine.

1. Serve in bowls topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.
2. Refrigerate leftovers — improves as noodles absorb sauce.

Notes

Whole wheat or soba noodles have significantly lower glycemic index than white pasta. This dish is excellent as a lunch prep for the week.