Pasta and noodles · Japanese · 30 min
Soba Noodles with Garlicky Green Sauce, Scallion Oil & Avocado
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 659 kcal / serving
A bright, light noodle bowl with a garlicky green sauce, avocado slices, and scallion oil. The texture contrast between tender soba and crisp greens makes it a weeknight-friendly option.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½lime
- ⅛ cupnutritional yeast flakes
- 5 ozsoba (buckwheat) noodles
- avocados
- limes
From the pantry: crushed red pepper, garlic powder, salt, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · hand or regular blender · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · tongs
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Produce
- 1avocado
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½lime
- avocados
- limes
Pantry & dry goods
- 5 ozsoba (buckwheat) noodles
Spices & baking
- ⅛ cupnutritional yeast flakes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| green onions (scallions) | 1 small bunch | 2 small bunches | 3 small bunches |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| nutritional yeast flakes | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup |
| soba (buckwheat) noodles | 5 oz | 10 oz | 15 oz |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Wash and dry all produce; set aside the spinach if it isn’t pre-washed.
- Once the water boils, add spinach and cook just until bright green and tender, about 15 seconds; transfer to a colander and reserve the water for later.
- Drop the soba into the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, about 5 minutes; drain in the colander and set aside.
- Puree the drained spinach in a blender, then add lime juice, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and garlic powder; blend until smooth, adding water a little at a time to reach a pourable consistency; set aside.
- Thinly slice the green onions crosswise. Wipe the pan clean, then heat it over medium. Add a splash of oil, the green onions, crushed red pepper, and salt; cook briefly until the onions are bright and just tender, about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, toss the drained noodles with the green sauce, adding water a little at a time if needed to coat the noodles well.
- Halve and pit the avocado, scoop out the flesh, and slice crosswise into thin pieces; season lightly with salt.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: wash greens and chop scallions a day in advance to speed up assembly.
- Serving idea: top with extra scallion oil and a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 659 kcal
- Protein
- 21 g
- Carbs
- 73 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 638 mg
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