Vegan Cold Noodles

Vegan Cold Noodles are a refreshing Korean dish featuring chewy noodles tossed in a savory sesame-soy sauce, fresh vegetables, and topped with crunchy peanuts. This vibrant meal is perfect for warm days and is packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Korean wheat noodles - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Scallions - 2, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the Korean wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the sauce until well-coated.
4. Add the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions to the noodles and mix gently.
5. Serve the noodles in bowls, garnishing each with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from peanuts and noodles.

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