Name: Sesame Soba Noodles
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 1 bundle Soba (buckwheat) noodles (100g); 1/2 cup Edamame beans (optional); 1.5 tbsp Soy sauce (or alternative); 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar or maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice); 1 stalk Green onion (chopped); 1 head Baby bok choy (optional, sliced thinly); 1 tsp Sesame seeds

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II’ll show you how to make these Sesame Soba Noodles in just 6 minutes! All you need are some soba (buckwheat) noodles, and a few basic ingredients to make this deliciously savoury dish that you can serve cold or warm.

This Sesame Soba Noodles recipe is a super quick Japanese inspired dish perfect for the summer (or really, any time of year!), when you don’t feel like cooking and you need something that will cool you down. This easy vegan dish combines soba noodles with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a little sweetness, with some fresh vegetables and edamame for protein.

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Recipe for Sesame Soba Noodles

One of the easiest dishes you could make is Sesame Soba Noodles! All you need are some soba (buckwheat) noodles, a few everyday sauce ingredients and whatever vegetables you have in your fridge! I love making this when I want something very quick and filling, yet satisfying and delicious!

This is a super simple recipe that comes together in only about 6 minutes! The result is a deliciously savoury, nutty and slightly tangy noodle dish with chewy soba, and crunchy, fresh vegetables. It’s great when served cold but can also be served warm, if you wish.

Why You’ll Love these Sesame Soba Noodles

100% vegan & vegetarian friendly
Can be made gluten-free or soy-free!
5-minute recipe!
Fresh, light, and savoury
Cold noodle dish, perfect for summer, but can be enjoyed warm as well!

Ingredients

Soba (buckwheat) noodles

Edamame beans

Soy sauce

Toasted sesame oil

Rice Vinegar

Sugar or maple sweetener

Green onion

Baby bok choy (optional)

Sesame seeds (optional)

To make this sesame soba noodle recipe gluten-free: Use 100% buckwheat soba noodles and make sure your soy sauce is gluten-free or use tamari instead. Many soba noodle brands contain wheat, so check the package carefully.

To make this sesame soba noodle recipe soy-free: Swap the soy sauce for a soy-free alternative such as coconut aminos and omit the edamame or replace it with another plant-based protein, such as other beans, if needed.

If you don’t have rice vinegar: You can substitute it with another mild vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar. Start with a little less and adjust to taste.

If you don’t have maple syrup or sugar: Choose whatever sweetener of choice. You can even use a sugar-free sweetener such as stevia.

If you don’t have edamame: You can leave it out or substitute another plant-based protein, such as tofu, tempeh, or any other beans or legumes.

If you don’t have baby bok choy: This is an optional vegetable so you can feel free to swap for any other vegetable of your choice. Some great options would be julienned cucumber or carrots, chopped lettuce, or sliced bell peppers.

How To Make Sesame Soba Noodles

Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. If using frozen edamame beans, add beans into the boiling water with the noodles to thaw together while the noodles are cooking.

While noodles are cooking, mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Chop green onion and sliced baby bok choy (optional) or other vegetables you’re using.

Once noodles are cooked, rinse thoroughly in cold water and drain. If you decide to serve the noodles warm, you can simply drain and add the noodles to a large serving bowl.

Add all ingredients into a serving bowl and mix until well combined. Serve right away and enjoy!