Sesame Noodles
Sesame Noodles are a quick and easy warm weather meal. Eaten warm or cold, they make a terrific light dinner, and they're the perfect pack-and-go lunch for the office, too.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package udon or soba noodles
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated or mined
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 carrots shredded
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas thinly sliced
- 1 cup edamame
- 2 scallions sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according the package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, rice wine vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil, water, agave, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss to mix thoroughly.
- Add the carrots, bell pepper, snow peas, and edamame to the bowl, and gently fold them into the noodles.
- Top with the sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.