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Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles
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Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles

14 ingredients 20 min + 8 min 6 openrecipes
Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles

Soba noodles tossed with cucumber, scallions and a light yet creamy sesame-ginger-tahini sauce. This would be a great vegan potluck dish. It can be gluten-free if you buy gluten-free soba noodles, soy sauce and miso.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

445
Calories
8g
Protein
37g
Fat
24g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tahini 1 tbsp (15g) 89
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Miso 1 tbsp (18g) 34
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces soba noodles (about 2 bundles)
  • 1 large or 2 small English cucumbers
  • 1 bunch scallions (green onions), chopped (about 3/4 cup chopped)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon white miso (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (preferably black)
  • sea salt, to taste

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By cookieandkate · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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