Bitsy's Kitchen. Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
6 ounces linguine 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar 2 Tbsp. smooth natural peanut butter 2 sp. grated peeled gingerroot 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, crushed	1/2 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, vegetable oil, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon water. Add the linguine; toss to coat. Add the cucumber and bell pepper; toss again. Sprinkle with the scallions.

Makes 4 servings

SERVING PROVIDES: 2 Breads, 1 Fruit/Vegetable, 1 Fat

PER SERVING: 247 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 101 mg Sodium, 41 g Total Carbohydrate, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g Protein, 31 mg Calcium .