Spicy Almond Soba Noodles With Edamame

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 ounces dried soba noodles
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame
• 1 tablespoon sliced raw almonds
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (to taste)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons hot water, more if needed
• kosher salt or sea salt
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced ( and green parts)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed seeded and thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat, add the soba noodles and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until barely tender. use tongs to remove the noodles to a bowl, reserving the cooking water.
• 2 return pot to the boil. add the edamame to the pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. drain and add to the noodles.
• 3 toast the almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until lightly browned and toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. remove immediately to a plate and allow to cool. coarsely chop.
• 4 combine the nut butter, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. add the hot water, stirring to mix well. if it seems too thick, add more hot water, a teaspoon at a time, until it has reached the right consistency. add salt to taste and more vinegar and red pepper flakes if you want it tangier/spicier.
• 5 pour over the noodles, add the scallion, bell pepper, and chopped almonds, and toss well.