Serves 2–4

Although this recipe calls for frying, it is one of the healthiest dishes you can eat. Tofu, which is made from soybeans, is one of the best foods on the planet — low fat, high protein, no dairy, and no sodium.

Cold Sesame Noodles

1 pound angel hair pasta

2 tablespoons sesame oil

¼ cup creamy peanut butter or tahini

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon grated ginger

¼–½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

1–2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (optional)

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water, then set aside.
  2. Vigorously whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over pasta, tossing to coat.
  3. Garnish with green onion if desired.