Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter, preferably unsweetened
  • 1/2 to 1 cup boiling water
  • Juice of a lime
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • 8 ounces thin linguine
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into bite size florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Method

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and boiling water.
  • Whisk in the lime juice, cayenne pepper and vinegar.
  • In large pot bring water to a boil and season with salt.
  • Stir in linguine and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli and cook for 4 more minutes.
  • Drain linguine and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Pour peanut sauce over linguine and vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Toss in peanuts and scallion and garnish with cilantro.