Spaghetti Oriental

Ingredients

• 1 box Dreamfields Spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts
• 1 to 2 small Thai chiles, minced
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped hearts of palm
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
• Chopped unsalted peanuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook peanuts and Thai chile 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in water, soy sauce and lemon juice. Cover and simmer 3 minutes.
3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet. Add hearts of palm, cucumber, cilantro, mint and lemon zest; toss to combine. Cook 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts, if desired.

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 side dish servings.

Source: Dreamfields