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Soba Noodles: A Nutritious Alternative to Pasta

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Discover the versatility and health benefits of soba noodles as a gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta. Packed with nutrients and flavor, they are perfect for a variety of dishes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 7 ounces soba noodles
  • 3 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Soy sauce
  • Ginger

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add soba noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain the noodles and immediately transfer them to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to make the dressing.
  5. Toss the cooled soba noodles with sugar snap peas, matchstick carrots, red bell pepper, scallions, and the dressing.
  6. Serve the soba salad chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, rinse the soba noodles well in cold water after cooking to prevent them from clumping together.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 155
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg