Peanut Butter Spirals

2/3 cup peanut butter or tahini
3/4 cup water
3–4 Tbsp soya sauce
2 Tbsp mild vinegar or lemon juice
1 scallion, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 Tbsp sweetener
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/3 tsp chilli powder or cumin
12 oz uncooked spiral or elbow pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas

• Combine all the ingredients, except for the pasta and peas, in a food processor or blender and process well.
• Cook the pasta and peas according to the package instructions. Combine with the sauce and serve.

Note: This sauce is also delicious served over rice and steamed vegetables.

Makes 2 to 3 servings