This simple plant-based low-calorie noodle meal is tasty and comes together quickly. It is delicious warm or chilled and even the next day as leftovers!
Soba Noodles
1 (9.5 ounce) package, soba noodles, dried (preferably whole grain)
Salad
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small bell pepper (yellow, red or green), chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sesame Soy Dressing
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon agave syrup
1 teaspoon kelp (seaweed) flakes
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1 teaspoon fresh minced turmeric (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Recipe and photography created for Oldways by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The Plant-Powered Dietitian.