Tahini Noodles (20 Minutes!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Tahini Noodles (20 Minutes!)
Description
This recipe features noodles and lightly cooked broccoli and baby bok choy, all tossed in a sauce made from tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic. The combination creates a smooth, rich sauce with subtle sweetness and acidity that coats the noodles evenly. The stir-in of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes adds a mild warmth.
Cooking the vegetables briefly in the noodle pot keeps them crisp-tender, complementing the soft noodles. The flavor of tahini provides a creamy base, brightened by the lime juice and vinegar. Optional garnishes like green onion, cilantro, or sesame seeds add freshness and texture.
This dish can be served warm as a light main or side. Notes suggest enhancing it with plant-based proteins like tofu or tempeh for added substance. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days and reheat easily on the stove or microwave.
Ingredients
Noodles and veggies:
- 8 ounces dry noodles such as rice noodles, buckwheat soba, or pasta of choice, or spaghetti
- 6 ounces broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 or 2 bunches baby bok choy wash well before chopping as it tends to be very dirty/sandy, ends trimmed, chopped
For the sauce:
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil omit for oil free and adjust consistency with water as needed, toasted
- 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:
- green onion chopped
- cilantro
- sesame seeds or toasted cashews
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
- You can add your preferred plant-based proteins such as cooked tofu, tempeh, seitan, beans, or lentils to increase the dish's heartiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days and reheat on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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