Sesame Noodles With Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Sauce
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Noodles
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
5 cups broccoli florets
2 cups carrots, shredded
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

To prepare sauce, combine tahini and next 9 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
To prepare noodles, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water 5 minutes, omitting salt and fat.
Add broccoli to pot and cook 1 minute.
Add carrots to pot; cook 1 minute.
Drain pasta, broccoli and carrots; place in a large bowl.
Sprinkle with onions and remaining \"noodle\" ingredients.
Drizzle with sauce and toss well.