Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package of buckwheat soba noodles
1 cup edamame, frozen
1 head broccoli
1 (8-ounce) packet tempeh
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 red or orange bell pepper
Sauce
½ cup water
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup (depending on your preferred sweetness)
½ tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish
Scallions
Sesame seeds
Hot sauce
Directions
1
Boil the noodles according to the instructions given on the packet.
2
In a bowl, add frozen edamame and pour very hot water to cover. Set aside.
3
Cut the broccoli into medium pieces. Boil for two minutes, drain, and set aside.
4
Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes, and stir-fry with 1 teaspoon oil on medium flame until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5
In the same pan, add bell peppers and boiled edamame with 1 teaspoon oil and stir-fry. Cook until tender-crisp. Set aside.
6
Blend all the sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
7
On medium-high heat, add the blended sauce and cook until the sauce becomes thickened.
8
Assemble the bowl by adding noodles, tempeh, stir-fried veggies, and broccoli. Pour on the sauce and garnish as desired.
Serves 3-4