Description
A rich, umami-packed Japanese-inspired dish featuring gluten-free soba noodles in a tahini-based miso sauce, balanced with crisp vegetables and a touch of sweetness for a satisfying meat-free meal.
Ingredients
Soba Noodles (8 oz)
White Miso Paste (2 tbsp)
Tahini or Peanut Butter (1 tbsp)
Vegetable Broth (1 tbsp + 1 cup low-sodium)
Snap Peas (1 cup)
Sesame Seeds (to taste)
Tamari (1 tsp)
Rice Vinegar (1 tbsp)
Maple Syrup (¼ tsp)
Instructions
Bring 3 quarts of water with ½ tsp salt to a boil in a large pot
Cook soba noodles for 4 minutes, drain under cold water
Whisk together miso paste, tahini, and ¼ cup vegetable broth until smooth
Add rice vinegar, tamari, and remaining broth to the sauce; blend thoroughly
Pour sauce into a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes
Add snap peas and cook for 2 minutes, using a toothpick test for crispness
Toss noodles with the sauce and adjust consistency with extra broth
Add maple syrup, toast sesame seeds, and let rest 2 minutes before serving
Notes
Certified gluten-free soba is optional
Replace tahini with peanut butter if preferred
Toast sesame seeds for intensified flavor
Add edamame to boost protein content
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Noodle Recipes
- Method: Boiling, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg