If time is of the essence, put this easy pasta salad together using a prepared peanut sauce.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- SAUCE
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons HERB-OX® Beef Flavored Bouillon Granules
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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- VEGETABLES
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons HERB-OX® Beef Flavored Bouillon Granules
- 1 slice fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red pepper, seeded, cored and chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 2 ounces pea pods, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
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- 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to instructions
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
PREPARATION:
Mix the ingredients for the sauce and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the beef granules and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the prepared vegetables and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly wilted and warmed. Toss the pasta with the peanut sauce and top with the vegetables. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.