Chickpea Rotini Mandarin Teriyaki

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box Tolerant Chickpea Rotini
• 2 cups organic baby spinach
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• ½ cup organic bean sprouts
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1 knob ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

Directions

1. Cook Tolerant Chickpea Rotini according to the package directions. Set aside.
2. Mix water and cornstarch until completely dissolved in a large bowl.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture.
4. Bring teriyaki sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, mix pasta with baby spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and teriyaki sauce. Fold in mandarin segments and peanuts. Garnish with sesame seeds.
6. Serve cold.
7. Enjoy!