Spicy Soba Noodles and Green Beans

 

1

package (8 oz) uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles, broken in half

1

bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut green beans, thawed

1/3

cup water

1/4

cup peanut butter

2

tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1

tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar

1

tablespoon honey

1

tablespoon hot chili paste with garlic

Chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seed or chopped green onions, if desired

• 1 In 3-quart saucepan, cook noodles as directed on package, adding green beans during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; pour into large bowl. Cover to keep warm.
• 2 In same saucepan, mix remaining ingredients except peanuts, sesame seed and onions; cook over medium heat, stirring with wire whisk, until smooth and warm.
• 3 Pour sauce over cooked noodles and beans; toss to mix. Sprinkle with peanuts, sesame seed and onions. Serve warm.