Description
This Broccoli Rabe Peanut Soba Noodles recipe is a vibrant and hearty dish featuring tender broccoli rabe sautéed and tossed with al dente soba noodles in a rich, spicy peanut sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner packed with bold flavors and healthy greens.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Vegetables
- 6 ounces soba noodles or whole grain spaghetti
- 1 pound broccoli rabe
Peanut Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for sprinkling
Garnishes
- Small handful of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small lime wedge
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli rabe: Rinse the broccoli rabe thoroughly and pat dry. Trim off the tough lower ends of the stems and discard. Also, slice off any remaining stems thicker than ¼ inch as these will remain too fibrous after cooking.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, honey or agave, grated ginger, minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Sauté the broccoli rabe: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared broccoli rabe, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are wilted and stems are tender when pierced with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cook the soba noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook until just al dente, approximately 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Toss noodles with broccoli rabe and peanut sauce: Return the drained noodles to the pot. Add the sautéed broccoli rabe and pour in the peanut sauce, tossing everything together until evenly coated. Use as much sauce as desired.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and additional red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is a quick, nutritious weeknight meal full of healthy greens and bold flavors.
- For more greens, feel free to double the amount of broccoli rabe used.
- The recipe yields 2 large servings or 4 modest servings.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, you can toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling.
- Use whole grain spaghetti as a substitute if soba noodles are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate for 1 of 2 large servings)
- Calories: 460 calories
- Sugar: 10.7 g
- Sodium: 1210.2 mg
- Fat: 24.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.9 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 17.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
