• 1 lb. Udon noodles
• 2 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce
• 2 Tbs. dark sesame oil
• 1/2 cup scallions, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pea pods, steamed and chilled
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds
• 2 Tbs. Szechuan sauce

Cook Udon noodles in a large pan of boiling water about 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill. Combine tamari and sesame oil in a small bowl. Combine noodles and vegetables in another bowl and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds and drizzle with Szechuan sauce.

Per serving: calories 672, fat 26.0g, 34% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 25.4g, carbohydrates 87.2g, fiber 10.2g, sugar 3.9g, sodium 676mg, diet points 14.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 5.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.4

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Zinfandel, or Merlot.