Oh-So-Simple Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles

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Busy weeknights can make planning a dinner the whole family will enjoy a struggle—until now! Our simple sesame ginger soba noodles are the perfect one-pot meal for families on the move. They’re ready in just 10 minutes and can be made hot or cold for a dish that’s a winner all year long!

The secret is in the Asian-inspired sauce that comes together quickly and tastes amazing over protein-packed soba noodles, a great alternative to your favorite pasta. (Hint: Authentic soba noodles are made from 100 percent buckwheat flour, so avoid brands that add another type of flour, including white and wheat).

Soba noodles are also a good source of fiber, thiamine (also known as vitamin B₁) and manganese. Topped with your favorite veggies, this is a nutritious meal you’ll want to add to your weekly lineup!

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Ingredients:

• 8 ounce package soba noodles
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/2  tablespoon agave
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (plus more for topping)
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 green onions, diced and separated
• Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
• Your favorite vegetables (we used peppers, sugar snap peas and broccoli)

Directions:

1. Prepare sauce by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar, agave, toasted sesame seeds, garlic, ground ginger and half of the green onions in a bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions.
3. Turn off heat and drain noodles. If making this as a hot dish, place empty pot back on the stovetop and combine sauce and noodles together. Stir until combined.
4. If making this as a cold dish, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water. Place in a large bowl and add the sauce. Stir until combined.
5. Serve noodles with green onion, additional sesame seeds and red chili flakes.

Nutrition Information per serving:

Serving size: 1 cup
Makes: 4 servings

Calories:	225
Fat:	10 g
Carbs:	30 g
Sugar:	3 g
Protein:	10 g
Fiber:	3 g
Sodium	706 mg