Weight Watchers Cold Sesame Noodles
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Weight Watchers Cold Sesame Noodles, a light yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for meal prep or quick, wholesome meals. Made with hearty whole-wheat spaghetti, this recipe combines a velvety sesame-peanut dressing crafted from low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, natural peanut butter, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness. Fresh vegetables like shredded carrot, crisp cucumber, and scallions add a refreshing crunch, while a touch of grated ginger and red pepper flakes infuse zesty warmth. Garnished with black sesame seeds and optional cilantro, this easy-to-make dish is served chilled, making it a refreshing low-calorie option for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Weight Watchers-friendly recipe is a must-try for noodle lovers seeking a healthier twist on a classic Asian-inspired favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole-wheat spaghetti
- 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1 tsp Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Carrot (shredded)
- 1 cup Cucumber (julienned)
- 3 Scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp Black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Cook the whole-wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop further cooking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked spaghetti and pour the sesame sauce over it. Toss to evenly coat the noodles.
Add the shredded carrot, julienned cucumber, and thinly sliced scallions to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Divide the noodles into serving bowls. Garnish with black sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly cold sesame noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
