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Miso-Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl

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Serves: 4


INGREDIENTS

  • One recipe Spice Roasted
  • Cauliflower (see separate recipe)
  • Fresh herbs: cilantro, parsley, or mint (choose your favorite!)
  • One Lime or lemon
  • 8 oz buckwheat soba noodles- may substitute thin whole grain or legume noodles such as spaghetti
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 1 bunched kale, washed, stemmed, and torn into small pieces

Miso-Tahini dressing:

  • ¾ cup water
  • 1/3 cup tahini (can substitute cashew or almond butter)
  • ¼ cup white miso
  • 1 clove garlic

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Prepare the Roasted Cauliflower (See separate recipe).
  3. Prepare lentils: Rinse 1 cup of brown lentils.
  4. Place them in a sauce pan with 3 cups of water.
  5. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes and then drain. Set aside.
  6. Prepare dressing: place all ingredients (water, tahini, miso, and garlic) in a food processor and process thoroughly into a smooth sauce.
  7. Prepare kale: Massage the kale after washing in 3 changes of cold water to break down the fiber. Heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Cook the Kale in water or broth until tender.
  8. Prepare noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil, place in the soba or other type of noodles and cook according to package instructions. This is usually about 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  9. Bowl Assembly: Divide the noodles into bowls, top with cauliflower, lentils, kale and drizzle generously with sauce. Top with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.