Sesame Ginger Soba Noodle Bowl
Looking for a quick and healthy meal idea? This sesame ginger soba noodle bowl can be ready in a speedy 15 minutes. Not only is it delicious (seriously – this sesame ginger sauce is delicious!) but it offers plenty of legumes. Legumes are rich in fibre, protein, minerals, vitamins and prebiotics to keep our gut happy. Did you know that a diet low in legumes is the number one risk factor for chronic disease? So, go ahead and give this bowl a try!
Ingredients:
- 90g soba noodles (uncooked)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 170g firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 small can (125g) edamame, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cucumber, cut into halves
- ½ cup arugula
- ½ cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ¼ avocado, thinly sliced
Optional:
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced spring onion
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Sesame ginger sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar
- ½ tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions:
- Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse. Set aside.
- Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
- Add the tofu to the pan. Stir occasionally and cook for ~5 minutes until the tofu is browned on all sides.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and continue to sauté for another ~5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To make the sesame ginger sauce, whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Arrange the soba noodles, tofu cubes, edamame, sliced cucumber, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, and avocado in a bowl. Pour the sauce on top and finish with spring onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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