Description
Feeling hangry and over takeout? This vibrant sesame soba noodle bowl is here to save the day—quick, nourishing, and bursting with color, crunch, and creamy avocado goodness. It’s a 25-minute flavor fix that feels like a hug in a bowl. Whether you’re feeding yourself or impressing guests, this dish is light, fresh, and anything but boring.
Ingredients
Sesame Dressing:
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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2 tbsp tamari (or 1.5 tbsp soy sauce)
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½ tsp toasted sesame oil
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 garlic clove, grated
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½ tsp maple syrup or honey
Noodle Bowl:
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6 oz soba noodles (100% buckwheat if gluten-free)
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2 cups blanched snap peas
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¼ cup shelled edamame
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1 watermelon or 2 red radishes, thinly sliced
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2 avocados, sliced
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¼ cup fresh mint leaves
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
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Lemon wedge, for finishing
Instructions
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Cook noodles 1 minute shy of package time. Rinse under cold water, toss with sesame oil.
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Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust!
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Blanch snap peas for 1 minute, then chill in ice water.
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Assemble bowls with noodles, snap peas, edamame, radish, avocado, and mint.
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Drizzle with dressing, finish with lemon squeeze and sesame seeds. Dig in!
Notes
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Add grilled shrimp, tofu, or soft-boiled egg for extra protein
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Swap mint with basil or cilantro
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Add chili crisp or sriracha for a spicy punch
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Don’t skip rinsing soba noodles—they’ll stick otherwise!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 605 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 71.4g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 25.8g