Garlicky Peanut Soba Noodles with Roasted Broccoli
Garlicky Peanut Soba Noodles with Roasted Broccoli is our new favourite vegetarian way to enjoy dinner! Nutritious from the soba noodles and broccoli, but incredibly kid-friendly thanks to a garlicky peanut sauce.
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4dinners
AuthorSamantha @mykitchenlove
Ingredients
1x 8oz230 g package soba noodles, cooked as per package directions and 1/4 cup pasta water reserved
1/2cuppeanut butter
1/2-1garlic clovefinely grated or chopped (start with 1/2 of a clove and then add more once you've tasted the sauce)
2tbspsoy sauce
2tbsplime juice
1large head of broccolichopped into bite size pieces
1tbspolive oil
Salt and Pepper to season
Optional garnishes: crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Cook soba noodles as per packages instructions, usually 8-10 minutes in boiling water. Immediately before draining set aside 1/4 cup of water.
Meanwhile, toss broccoli with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
For the sauce place peanut butter, garlic, soy, lime juice, and reserved 1/4 cup of water (from noodles) in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.
Toss cooked noodles with peanut sauce until noodles are coated with sauce. Serves with roasted broccoli and optional garnishes if desired.
Recipe Notes
If replacing broccoli with green beans, simply add them to the soba noodles with 2-3 minutes left in the cooking process. Drain and toss with noodles and peanut sauce.