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Spicy Soba Noodles
These spicy soba noodles bring bold flavor with nutty noodles, crisp veggies, and a fiery sauce. A quick and easy Japantown-inspired dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian , Japanese
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 ounces soba noodles or buckwheat noodles
- 8 ounces firm tofu dried and sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
- 3 medium green onions sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrot cut into thin matchsticks
- 3 radishes cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon oil
- sesame seeds or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons Sriracha depending on desired heat level
- 1 tablespoon White miso paste or sweet miso paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
Instructions
Prep the Ingredients
- Peel and mince the ginger and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, and miso paste until smooth.
- Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchsticks approximately 1 inch long. Cut the radishes into matchsticks of a similar size.
- Slice the green onions into 1-inch pieces. Drain and dry the tofu, then cut into pieces approximately ½ inch thick and 1 to 2 inches long.
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Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions until just chewy. Drain and rinse with lukewarm water to remove excess starch.
Cook the Vegetables and Tofu
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the carrot and cook for 1 minute, stirring lightly.
- Add the tofu and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the radishes and green onions, cooking for 1 additional minute until just warm.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
- Remove from heat and add the cooked soba noodles. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served hot or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be served hot or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
1392mg
(58%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3559IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1392mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3559IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.