Simple stir-fry with buckwheat soba noodles and tender-crisp vegetables in a creamy cashew butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Lately I’ve been struggling with persistent nightmares.
It’s a little funny that at the ripe old age of 32, I’m plagued by bad dreams.
I wake up in bed, whimpering and writhing, uncertain what’s real and what’s a twisted tall-tale told by my subconscious.
Sometimes I say things, too, the words heavy like cement on my lips as I thrust them out in slurred sentences.
Occasionally I remember what was so terrifying– a loved one leaving, being chased by bad guys, or a new classic, finding myself in a crowded public space without a mask.
What never gets old, though, is the very real relief I feel after realizing that the dream was just a dream.
My reality instantly feels like something worth cherishing and celebrating, like something I’m seriously grateful to wake up to.
So, I’m blaming my less than restful beauty sleep on stress.
Yeah, it’s a little nerve-wracking running a business and writing a cookbook.
I know you’re probably busy, too, starting 2021.
So let me make dinner easy, comforting, and nutritious for us, OK?
This Cashew Butter Soba Noodle Stir Fry…
What You Need to Make This Cashew Butter Soba Noodle Stir Fry
For the best Soba Noodle Stir-Fry, you’ll need:
- Eden Foods Buckwheat Soba Noodles
- Eden Foods Sesame Oil
- broccoli
- carrots
- scallions
- fresh basil
- sesame seeds
That’s it!
About Buckwheat Soba Noodles
Goals for 2021: Eat more noodles.
This recipe’s foundation is made with Eden Foods Buckwheat Soba Noodles.
If you’re like me, you might have mistakenly avoided buckwheat believing that it is a type of wheat.
However, despite the name, buckwheat is not actually a wheat at all, and is naturally gluten-free!
These energizing 100% whole grain organic noodles are rich and delicious with a warm flavor.
Buckwheat protein is superior to other cereal grain because it has all essential amino acids!
Eden Foods Buckwheat Soba Noodles is made from only two ingredients: 100% whole grain organic buckwheat and purified water!
These noodles have a hearty texture while providing fiber and protein with no added salt.
They’re fantastic paired with tender-crisp veggies and a dreamy cashew butter sauce.
How to Make It
To begin this recipe, prepare the soba noodles according to package directions.
Rinse the cooked noodles under cool running water to stop the noodles from cooking further.
Next, prepare the vegetables.
I chose a blend of broccoli and carrots, but you could also add bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, or bok choy.
Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large pan.
Once the pan is warm, add in the broccoli and carrots and stir-fry them for 5-7 minutes.
Be careful not to overcook them!
For this recipe, you want the vegetables slightly crisp with a bit of bite and a lot of vibrant color.
What You Need to Make the Cashew Butter Sauce
Next, let’s make a dreamy stir-fry sauce made from cashew butter.
Here’s what you need to make this Cashew Butter Sauce:
- cashew butter
- Eden Foods Tamari Soy Sauce
- Eden Foods Maple Syrup
- chili paste
- Eden Foods Garlic Powder
- lime juice
- filtered water
That’s it!
How to Make The Cashew Butter Sauce
Make your Cashew Butter Sauce by adding the the cashew butter, Tamari lite, maple syrup, chili paste, garlic powder, lime juice, and filtered water to a mixing bowl.
Whisk everything with a fork or whisker until it’s smooth and creamy.
If the sauce is very thick, add filtered water in 1 Tablespoon increments as needed to thin everything out.
You want the sauce to be thick but pourable.
How to Serve Cashew Butter Soba Noodle Stir Fry
To serve, add the soba noodles to individual bowls and top them with the veggies.
Dress the noodles and stir fried vegetables with the freshly mixed cashew butter sauce and toss everything to combine.
Garnish the bowls with scallions, sesame seeds and fresh basil.
Dig in!
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy this Cashew Butter Soba Noodle Stir Fry as an easy and fast option for a weeknight dinner.
It’s perfect for serving anytime you’re craving a cozy plant-based noodle bowl that’s also gluten-free and packed with vegetables.
Make the recipe quickly on the stove-top for a fresh meal with minimal ingredients.
The recipe below serves 3-4, but if you don’t want leftovers or have a small skillet, divide the ingredients by half to make a smaller serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Enjoy!
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Thai Quinoa & Cashew Stir-Fry
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Easy Orange Chickpea Stir-Fry
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Sesame Shiitake & Broccoli Stir-Fry
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PrintCashew Butter Soba Noodle Stir Fry
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 Servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Simple stir-fry with soba noodles and tender-crisp vegetables in a creamy cashew butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Soba Noodle Stir Fry
- 8 oz. Eden Foods Buckwheat Soba Noodles
- 2 tsp Eden Foods Sesame Oil
- 1 small head broccoli, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced into rounds on a diagonal
Cashew Butter Sauce
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1 TBSP Tamari Soy Sauce
- 1/2 TBSP maple syrup
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- ~1/4 cup filtered water + more as needed to thin
For serving
- 2 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
- fresh basil
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make your sauce by add the cashew butter, Tamari soy sauce, maple syrup, chili paste, garlic powder, lime juice, and filtered water to a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is very thick, add water in 1 Tablespoon increments as needed to thin. Alternatively, you can blend the sauce in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
- Make the soba noodles according to package directions. Rinse the cooked noodles under cool running water to stop the noodles from cooking.
- Heat avocado oil over medium heat. Once warm, add in the broccoli and carrots and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until vibrant in color and tender crisp.
- Serve soba noodle in individual dishes topped with stir-fried broccoli and carrots. Dress the noodles with cashew butter sauce and toss everything to combine. Top the noodles with scallions, sesame seeds and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat before serving.
Notes
Adapted from Love & Lemons
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free
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Photography by Hot Pan Kitchen
Ann
This sounds great, but your instructions reference lime and orange juice in the sauce, although they are not in the ingredient list. How much of those do you add? Thanks!
Pat
Hi. The ingredients for cashew butter do not match the instructions for making cashew butter.