Japanese-inspired · noodle bowl

Sesame Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowls

Soba noodles, carrots, broccoli, and scallions toss in a sesame-soy dressing for a quick warm noodle bowl.

Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
easyFamily-friendlyvegetarianvegandairy-free
Soba noodle bowl with scallions carrots broccoli and sesame dressing
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Cook soba according to package directions, adding carrots and broccoli for the final 3 minutes. Drain.

  2. 02

    Return noodles and vegetables to the warm pot.

  3. 03

    Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

  4. 04

    Toss noodles, carrots, broccoli, scallions, and dressing and finish with sesame seeds.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use snap peas instead of broccoli.
  • Use 100% buckwheat soba and tamari for a gluten-free bowl.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.