Best Soba Noodles With Vegetables And Mint Recipes

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SOBA NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES AND MINT



Soba Noodles with Vegetables and Mint image

Made with buckwheat flour, soba noodles have a nutty flavor; look for them at Asian grocers and supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed
12 ounces soba noodles
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon peanut oil
2 medium carrots (about 1/2 pound), peeled and shaved into thin strips using a vegetable peeler
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large (8-quart) pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add peas; cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer peas to ice-water bath to stop the cooking; drain. Return water to a boil; cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain. Rinse noodles with cold water; drain.
  • Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Add oils; toss to combine.Add reserved peas, the carrots, ginger, scallions, tamari soy sauce, and mint; season with pepper. Toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.

SOBA NOODLE-VEGETABLE SALAD



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This salad is very lightly dressed, so as not to compete with the strong flavors of the Sate's peanut sauce.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 21m

Yield 6 (3/4 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces soba noodles, or whole-wheat spaghetti
1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 red pepper, julienne
1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon walnut oil (or canola oil)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, or 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Salt
6 large Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and cool. In a medium to large bowl, combine noodles, shallot, carrot, pepper, basil, mint, and cilantro. Combine all dressing ingredients, season with salt to taste, add to noodle mixture, and toss lightly.
  • Snap off Bibb lettuce leaves and wash and dry. To serve, scoop spoonfuls of noodle salad into the lettuce leaves.

SOBA NOODLE VEGGIE BOWL



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Also known as 'yasai yakisoba,' this is a healthy and quick dish with stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce. The recipe can be easily doubled, but this is really best for one person.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces dried soba noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ green bell pepper, chopped
¼ onion, sliced
½ cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and green beans and saute until softened but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soba noodles and toss with the cooked vegetables. Mix in soy sauce mixture and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add baby spinach and cook until desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.1 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 2717.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH HERBS AND MANGO



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Most people do not think "Oklahoma" when they think of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Thailand, or Korean food, yet in Oklahoma there are thriving, vibrant communities of individuals from those countries who have immigrated and settled in Oklahoma, and this recipe is based on a fresh spring roll I tried at a local restaurant. In fact, if you have any leftovers, feel free to roll them up in rice paper.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Noodles

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 ½ ounces dried soba noodles
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 medium mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 leaves fresh mint, julienned
6 leaves Thai basil, julienned
2 medium limes, juiced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook soba noodles according to package directions until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately drain and place in a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Combine cooled noodles, carrot, mango, cabbage, cilantro, mint, and Thai basil in a bowl.
  • Whisk together lime juice, sesame oil, tamari, and Sriracha sauce in a separate bowl. Drizzle some of the dressing sparingly over the soba noodle salad, toss to cover, and taste. Repeat until you have reached the preferred amount of dressing. Garnish with chopped green onion and allow to stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 636.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND MANGO



Soba Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Mango image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Pasta     Vegetable     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Mango     Cucumber     Winter     Party     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 red jalapeño or serrano chile, seeded, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
12 ounces green soba or chuka soba (Japanese-style) noodles
1 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 large ripe mango, peeled, halved, pitted, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup chopped toasted salted peanuts
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Warm vinegar, sugar, and salt in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and jalapeño. Cool. Mix in lime juice, sesame oil, and lime peel.
  • Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Rinse under cold water; drain again. Transfer noodles to dish-towel-lined platter to drain. Transfer noodles to large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Add cucumber, mango, basil, and mint to noodles and toss gently. Arrange salad on platter. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Garnish with lime wedges. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND MINT



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This cool dish is full of flavor and so light. Scallions, cucumber, and chopped peanuts add crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt
12 ounces soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender according to package instructions. Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and oil. In a large bowl combine noodles, scallions, cucumber, peanuts, and mint. Toss noodle mixture with sauce, garnish with additional mint, and serve.

MINT AND SCALLION SOBA NOODLES



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Categories     Pasta     Mint     Summer     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz dried soba noodles (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced scallions (1 1/2 bunches)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes, then drain in a colander. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
  • While noodles are cooking, stir together vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss noodles with dressing, mint, and scallions.

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