Sesame Noodles

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Sesame noodles are calm, dependable comfort. Warm noodles coated in a nutty, savory sauce come together quickly, using ingredients that are usually already on hand. It’s the kind of dish you make when you want something satisfying without turning the kitchen upside down.

This is Let’s Veg cooking at its most practical simple, flexible, and deeply comforting.

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Sesame Noodles

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Sesame noodles made with a rich, nutty sauce and simple pantry ingredients. A quick, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 456

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz noodles spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp tahini or peanut butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
  • Sesame seeds Optional
  • Sliced green onions Optional
  • Chili oil or red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, tahini, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  3. Toss warm noodles with sesame sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with sesame seeds and green onions or cilantro if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 526mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add sautéed vegetables or edamame for a complete meal
Serve cold for a summer noodle bowl
Use gluten-free noodles and tamari if needed

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