Asian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1/4 pound green beans, cut into small pieces
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 small zucchini, chopped
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted water for about 4 minutes. Add carrots and broccoli and cook for 2 minutes more. Add green beans bell pepper and zucchini. Cook 4 minutes more or until the veggies are tender but not mush. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix together in a small skillet sesame oil add ginger garlic cook 2 minutes remove from heat stir soy sauce rice vinegar and green onions. Pour over pasta. Place bean sprouts and sesame seeds over the pasta and serve.
3. This can be served hot or cold. You can also serve this with some sliced grilled chicken.

Notes

You can add whatever veggies your family likes.

Attribution

Posted by Chefbuzzbuzz at Recipe Goldmine May 1, 2001.