8 oz Pasta (preferably linguine)
2 c Broccoli florets
————————–SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING————————– ——————————-MAKES 3/4 CUP——————————- 1/3 c Peanut butter(smooth/chunky)
1/2 c Hot vegetable stock or water
1 t Soy sauce
2 T Rice vinegar
2 T Safflower oil
2 x Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 t Dry crushed red pepper
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets. In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water until smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4 – 6 Servings
VARIATIONS: – add more red pepper to taste ~ try Szechwan Peanut Dressing as a warm topping on steamed vegetables, especially on green beans,broccoli, or cauliflower ~ make extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on chilled steamed green beans or broccoli