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Ginger Scallion Soba Bowls

Cool soba noodles and edamame meet a ginger-sesame dressing, with cucumber, carrots and scallions for a crisp, colorful bowl.

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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

Gather your ingredients

Everything you need.

Allergen notes

  • Wheat is commonly present in soba noodles, soy sauce; check the actual product labels, including any gluten-free replacements.
  • Contains soy.
  • Contains sesame.

Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.

Let's cook

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  1. Cook soba according to the packet and rinse under cool water until no longer sticky.

  2. Boil edamame separately for 4–5 minutes or according to the packet and drain.

    Ginger Scallion Soba Bowls: Boil edamame separately for 4–5 minutes or according to the packet and drain

  3. Whisk ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and maple syrup.

    Ginger Scallion Soba Bowls: Whisk ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and maple syrup

  4. Toss noodles and edamame with the dressing. Divide into bowls with cucumber, carrot, scallions and sesame seeds.

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A little kitchen know-how

  • Rinse soba thoroughly for springy noodles that do not clump.

Make it yours & keep it well

Use rice noodles and tamari instead of soba and soy sauce if avoiding wheat; check all labels.

Storage: Refrigerate for 2 days and serve chilled.

Estimated nutrition per serving

450 kcal

Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.

Good things to know

How should I store leftovers?

Refrigerate for 2 days and serve chilled.

Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?

Use rice noodles and tamari instead of soba and soy sauce if avoiding wheat; check all labels.

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