"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...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
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2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 tablespoon canola or sunflower oil
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1 large shallot, sliced
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1 piece (about 1 inch) ginger, peeled and finely chopped
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1 pound baby bok choy, leaves and stems separated, roughly chopped
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable stock or water
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1/2 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)