Sesame Noodles
This easy sesame noodle recipe comes together in about 20 minutes and is delicious served warm or cold as is or with extra veggies or protein.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 9 oz. dry noodles such as spaghetti or fettucini 250 g
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets lightly steamed (284 g)
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free tamari 30 ml
- 3 tbsp vegetable broth 45 ml
- 2 tbsp hot water 30 ml
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil 30 ml
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 30 ml
- 2 tablespoons mirin sauce 30
- 3 cloves garlic minced (12 g)
- 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 12 g
- 2 tsp chili garlic paste such as Sambal or Sriracha optional, for spice
For Serving
- chopped scallions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- While the noodles are cooking, steam the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Drain and rinse the noodles once cooked and toss with 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to a bowl or container and mix or shake until fully combined
- Add the sauce to a large skillet or wok and simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat, string often until it starts to thicken. Alternativetly, for a cold noodle dish, toss the sauce with the noodles and broccoli and serve.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the noodles and steamed broccoli.
- Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve topped with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Noodles: You can substitute gluten-free noodles, such as brown rice pasta, buckwheat or rice noodles, if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 4g