Sesame Noodles with Green Beans and Tofu from Weeknight Vegetarian: Simple, Healthy Meals for Every

Ingredients

• Brewed green tea, ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml), warmed
• Creamy all-natural peanut butter, ⅓ cup (3 oz/90 g)
• Garlic, 2 teaspoons finely chopped
• Fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon minced
• Apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce, ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml)
• Linguini or spaghetti, ¾ lb (375 g)
• Asian chile oil, 2 teaspoons (optional)
• Dark sesame oil, 2 teaspoons
• Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon firmly packed
• Red bell pepper, ½, seeded and thinly sliced
• Baked tofu, 6 oz (185 g), cut into ¼-inch (6-mm) strips
• Green beans, ½ lb (250 g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces
• Toasted sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons
• Large carrot, 1, thinly sliced
• Celery, 2 stalks, thinly sliced