Just in case you're not familiar with soba noodles, I'll tell you that they're Japanese noodles made with buckwheat flour. They're basically like spaghetti, but with a nutty flavor that's delicious hot or cold!
They make a healthy alternative to regular wheat pasta, but you can do so much more with them than serve them with tomato sauce. Get inspired by these amazing recipes!
1. Colorful veggie lettuce wraps (h/t Cookie and Kate)
These colorful veggie lettuce wraps are so healthy and delicious! They're packed with all different kinds of vegetables, and they're super easy to make.
2. Vegan lo mein soba noodles (h/t Vegan Richa)
Forget about Chinese takeout lo mein — this vegan version is so much better! The recipe can be made in a single pot, so it's almost as easy as takeout.
3. Soba noodle salad with ginger peanut dressing (h/t Vegetarian Times)
The ginger peanut dressing in this recipe is amazing! This is a great make-ahead recipe — the flavors develop wonderfully if you leave it in the fridge overnight and take it for lunch the next day.
4. Spicy soba noodle veggie stir-fry (h/t Tablespoon)
This quick and easy soba noodle veggie stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Once you make the amazing homemade stirfry sauce, you'll never be tempted to go back to storebought again!
5. Sesame soba noodle bowls with roasted veggies and baked tofu (h/t Oh My Veggies)
This sesame noodle bowl has protein and plenty of veggies, so it's an awesome one-bowl meal. The recipe calls for carrots and asparagus, but you could easily switch them out for whatever veggies are in season!
6. Soba noodle stir-fry with almond butter (h/t Brown-Eyed Baker)
This soba noodle stir-fry with almond butter makes it so easy to eat healthy! You could add some tofu or seitan if you're looking for a meal with some protein in it.
7. Japanese soba noodle soup with tofu and greens (h/t Veg Kitchen)
This Japanese soba noodle soup is guaranteed to make you fall in love with soba noodles. Eat it in the traditional way by eating the noodles with chopsticks and scooping up the broth with an Asian soup spoon!
