Peanut Butter Spirals
From: Ann Thornton - Danville VA, USA

Vegetarian Express: Easy, Tasty, and Healthy Menus in 28 Minutes (Or Less) by Nava Atlas, Lillian Kayte - [buy US] - [buy UK]

from : Vegetarian Express published by: Little, Brown and Company

• 10 Ounces spiral or rotini pasta
  
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
  
• 3/4 cup water or vegetable stock
  
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon honey or rice syrup
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1. Begin cooking the pasta

2. Combine the remaining ingredients, except for the peas in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until smooth

3. When the pasta is just about done, toss the peas in to warm them, then drain and transfer them to a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and toss well.

Helpful tip: The peanut butter sauce thickens as it stands. Mix in more water if the dish sits for a while before serving, or before serving leftovers the next day.

Calories: 196, Carbs: 22g, Total fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 0, Protein: 8g, Sodium: 435