Asian Cucumbers And Pasta Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Asian Peanut Noodle recipe! Warm cucumbers, tossed in a creamy peanut butter sauce with zesty ginger and savory soy, create a surprisingly delicious and refreshing twist on traditional pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 406.2 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Cucumbers And Pasta

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How to Make Asian Cucumbers And Pasta

  1. Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic in an electric blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  4. Pour the peanut butter sauce over the pasta and toss gently to coat.
  5. Transfer the noodles to a serving platter.
  6. Top with 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced, and 2 green onions, thinly sliced.
  7. Serve immediately. Yields 4 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

12g

Carbs

20g