Organic Black Bean Spaghetti and Peanut Sauce

If you’re looking to eat more cleanly and looking for recipes that utilize organic ingredients, I think you’ll appreciate this recipe for Organic Black Bean Spaghetti with Lightly Steamed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce. While it will take some effort to make, it will definitely be worth it in the end.

The recipe utilizes Explore Cuisine products that are all vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and made from organic ingredients. Loaded with protein, iron, and fiber, these pastas are the perfect alternative to other glutinous pastas. Feel great knowing that you are serving a meal made from organic chickpeas, beans, and lentils!

Organic Black Bean Spaghetti and Peanut Sauce Recipe

7 oz Explore Cuisine Black Bean Spaghetti -cooked and drained
9 oz fresh baby broccoli florets
2 large carrots sliced into julianne strips
1 small red chili pepper finely chopped
2 tsp plain sesame seeds
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp coarse sea salt

PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 oz water

Directions: Mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Lightly steam the broccoli and carrot. In a separate saucepan blanch the red chili pepper for 30 seconds. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce. Fold in the carrots and broccoli florets. Add the red chili pepper according to taste. Sprinkle with both types of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Disclosure: This is a guest post recipe that is courtesy of Explore Cuisine.