Enhanced Veggie Soba Noodles

Ingredients

Soba noodles

8 ounces

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Broccoli florets

1 cup

Carrots

1 cup, julienned

Red bell pepper

1 cup, sliced

Snow peas

1 cup, trimmed

Green onions

1/2 cup, chopped

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Rice vinegar

1 tablespoon

Honey

1 tablespoon

Sesame seeds

2 tablespoons, toasted

Instructions

1. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
4. Add the broccoli florets, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, trimmed snow peas, and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but still vibrant.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.
6. Add the cooked soba noodles to the pan with the vegetables and pour the sauce over them. Toss everything together gently to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
7. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
8. Serve the veggie soba noodles hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch.