Soba Noodle Stir-Fry

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
8 ounces soba noodles, cooked
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sliced scallions (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

  2. Add the carrots to the pan along with the red pepper and mushrooms. Continue to stir fry for another 5 min.

  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce by adding the sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk to combine and pour over vegetables in pan.

  4. Add the cooked soba noodles and toss to complete. Garnish with sliced scallions, if using, and serve.

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quick tips

  • Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, which is a good source of whole grains.

  • These noodles are high in fiber and also gluten-free.

  • One serving of soba noodles (about 1 cup cooked) has 6 grams of protein, or about 12% of all protein the average person needs in one day.