Vegitarian Asian Noodles with Peanut Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups fresh snow peas, sliced diagonally into bite-size pieces
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 to 4 tablespoons hot chili sauce with garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ package (about 9 ounces) cooked udon noodles* or 4 ounces cooked whole wheat spaghetti
¼ cup dry-roasted peanuts

*Udon noodles, wheat flour noodles, are usually available in the Asian section of natural food stores or larger supermarkets.

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and snow peas; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Add water, peanut butter, green onions, chili sauce and soy sauce; mix well. Stir in noodles; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 Makes 4 servings 

Tips: To save time, use packaged, pre-shredded carrots. Use matte finish chop sticks designed to grip noodles. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes to add spice!