Name: Hot-and-Sour Peanutty Noodles with Bok Choy
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 tablespoon canola or sunflower oil; 1 large shallot, sliced; 1 piece (about 1 inch) ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 pound baby bok choy, leaves and stems separated, roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

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Hot-and-Sour Peanutty Noodles with Bok ChoyCharles Masters

Traditional Asian meals tend to be full of veggies, and this one won't disappoint. Also, peanuts provide protein and off-the-chart levels of resveratrol, the same heart-smart compound found in red wine.

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