Ingredients

• 1/4 pound green beans, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound penne, cooked al dente
• 1 carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced thin diagonally
• 1/2 large seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin diagonally
• 4 scallions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• Indonesian Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch turmeric

Instructions

1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch the beans for 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold water. Drain well and add to the penne with the carrot, cucumber, and scallions. Just before serving, add the sauce and sprinkle with the peanuts.;
2. In a blender or food processor blend all the ingredients until smooth.;