Soba Miso Goya

Soba Miso Goya is a flavorful and nourishing dish featuring buckwheat noodles tossed with sautéed bitter melon and a rich miso sauce. This Paleo-friendly Japanese supper is both satisfying and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 150g
• Bitter melon (goya) - 100g, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually around 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bitter melon to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
4. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with coconut aminos and a tablespoon of water to create a smooth sauce.
5. Add the cooked soba noodles to the skillet with the bitter melon. Pour the miso sauce over the noodles and toss everything together well to combine.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil, and mix in the chopped green onions. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in antioxidants and vitamins from bitter melon, which may help regulate blood sugar levels.
• Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain that provides essential amino acids and is rich in fiber.

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