Tahini Noodles (20 Minutes!)

Name: Tahini Noodles (20 Minutes!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry noodles or spaghetti; 6 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets; 1 or 2 bunches baby bok choy, ends trimmed, chopped; ⅓ cup Tahini; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; black pepper, optional; red pepper flakes, optional; chopped green onion; cilantro; sesame seeds or toasted cashews

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
540 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Tahini Noodles (20 Minutes!)

Finn Russell

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Tahini noodles are flavorful, creamy, and so satisfying. Like a sesame version of peanut soba, this recipe is welcome comfort food on busy weeknights. Vegan and easily made gluten-free and/or oil-free.Yield: serves 2 to 3 people; double the sauce if preparing a standard 16 oz. package of pasta

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Ingredients

Servings

Noodles and veggies:

8 ounces dry noodles or spaghetti such as rice noodles, buckwheat soba, or pasta of choice
6 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
1 or 2 bunches baby bok choy, ends trimmed, chopped wash well before chopping as it tends to be very dirty/sandy

For the sauce:

⅓ cup Tahini
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil omit for oil free and adjust consistency with water as needed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (GF)
2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 small lime
2 cloves garlic, minced
black pepper, optional
red pepper flakes, optional

Optional garnish:

chopped green onion
cilantro
sesame seeds or toasted cashews

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Instructions

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles/pasta according to package directions, and when there are about 2 minutes remaining on the timer, add the broccoli and bok choy to the pot. Stir well. When the noodles are done, drain all in a colander.
To make the sauce, combine the tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl. Whisk until smooth (it will be thick). Add the soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using, and whisk to combine.
Return the noodles and veggies to the pot and toss with sauce. Serve warm. If desired garnish with green onion, cilantro, or sesame seeds.

Notes

Additions - to make the dish more filling, add your favorite plant-based protein, such as cooked tofu, tempeh, seitan, beans, or lentils.
Store leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.