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Soba noodles and other great meal ideas that are heart healthy and easy to prepare

Delicious easy healthy recipes for anytime of the year

Spicy Soba Noodles with Sesame And Ginger

From Japan
A wonderful soba noodles recipe that is slightly punchy and crunchy.

The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and the ginger adds vitamins and a tangy, enjoyable taste.

You can serve these soba noodles hot, warm, or cold.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack whole wheat soba noodles (use rice noodles for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 green serrano chiles, chopped
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or shoyu (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• juice of 1/2 lime

Directions:

1. Toast thes esame seeds on medium heat in a coated pan or with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil until they are slightly golden.
2. Cook the noodles as per package descriptions and drain. Transfer to serving dish and cover.
3. In a medium skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat and saute the spring onions, red bell pepper, and ginger for 2 minutes.
4. Add the cilantro, chile, and soy sauce, and saute another minute. Toss with the noodles.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve warm or cold.