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Broccoli and Soba Noodles with Roasted Chili Lime Cashews and Soy Ginger Dressing

Donna Castellano MS, RDN
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. soba noodles about a package and a half
  • 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • zest and juice from ½ lime + use the other half for garnish
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
  • 1 & ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes *optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a small toaster oven (or regular oven) to 350 F.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together in a small bowl the oil, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and agave and set aside.
  • Boil water and cook noodles according to package instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the water about 2-3 minutes before the noodles are done. *be cautious not to overcook the noodles
  • While the noodles are cooking toss the cashews with the chili powder and lime zest.
  • Roast in the oven and until golden and aromatic about 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain noodles and broccoli and transfer to a platter.
  • Toss the sauce with the noodles and broccoli, then top with sesame seeds, roasted cashews and some extra lime zest and red pepper flakes*.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

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