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Cold Sesame Noodles

Delicious Cold Sesame Noodles: Quick, Nutty, and Veggie-Packed

Enjoy the delightful Cold Sesame Noodles, a quick and nourishing meal packed with fresh veggies and nutty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 oz Noodles (ramen, soba, or pad Thai)
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar may omit if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce or honey and crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger freshly grated preferred
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Mixed Veggies (radishes, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, green onions, edamame) customize as desired
  • Sesame Seeds optional garnish
  • Chili Oil optional for spice

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, cook for 5–7 minutes until tender, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sweet chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Gradually add reserved pasta water until smooth.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Slice or chop your chosen vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: In a large bowl, add cooled noodles and pour the sauce over. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Add Vegetables and Serve: Mix in prepped vegetables, serve in bowls, and garnish with sesame seeds and chili oil if desired.
  6. Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies and adjust the sauce to your taste. Perfect for a quick meal!

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