Soba Noodle Bowl

This Soba Noodle Bowl is a delightful blend of nutty buckwheat noodles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for a healthy midnight snack. It's easy to prepare and packed with flavors that satisfy your late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 100 grams
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium (about 60 grams)
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1/2 (about 75 grams)
• Edamame, shelled - 100 grams
• Green onions, chopped - 2 (about 30 grams)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Honey - 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (10 grams)
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrot, cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, and shelled edamame.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
5. Divide the noodle mixture between two bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy midnight Soba Noodle Bowl!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein and fiber from soba noodles and edamame.

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