Peanut Soba Noodle Bowl

This vegan, Asian-inspired soba noodle bowl recipe is a quick, easy meal. Filled with vegetables, whole grains and protein, it’s nutritious and satisfying.

INGREDIENTS

Noodle bowl

12 ounces soba noodles or spaghetti noodles of choice

2 medium red bell peppers, cut into two inch strips

5–6 tightly bunched broccoli stems (about 1½ to 2 pounds), cut into florets

1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir-frying

2 handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 small bunch of green onions, thinly sliced

Handful of roasted peanuts, for topping

Sauce

⅔ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed into a paste (I used my garlic press)

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari

Big pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

¼ to ½ cup hot water