Dinner: Sesame Rice Noodles with Shrimp

Recipe by Phoebe Lapine Crisp julienned vegetables add crunchy texture to wheat-free pasta. To prep them fast, try the Oxo Julienne Peeler ($10, Oxo.com).

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame Rice Noodles with Shrimp

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1/4 cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 cup peeled, seeded, julienned cucumber
1 cup peeled, julienned carrots
1 cup julienned radishes
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb brown-rice spaghetti
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (black or regular)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together tamari, 1 tablespoon vinegar, oil, garlic, honey and Sriracha. In a separate bowl, toss together cucumber, carrots, radishes, scallions, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and salt. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti as directed on package until al dente. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add shrimp. Drain noodle mixture and rinse with cold water, shaking out any excess. Add noodle mixture and vegetables to bowl with tamari dressing and toss. Top with sesame seeds.

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