Vegan Green Tea Soba Noodles

Elevate your plant-based dining with this refreshing and wholesome Vegan Green Tea Soba Noodles recipe. Featuring delicate, antioxidant-rich green tea soba noodles, crispy golden tofu, and a medley of fresh, julienned vegetables, this dish delivers both vibrant flavors and stunning textures. A homemade dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic ties everything together with an umami-rich burst of flavor. Topped with sesame seeds and fragrant cilantro, this easy-to-make, 25-minute recipe is packed with nutrients and perfect served chilled or at room temperature. Ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prep, it's a delightful way to indulge in healthy, vegan cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Green tea soba noodles
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• a handful Cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by pressing the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. This will help it absorb flavors better and become slightly crispy when cooked.

Step 2

While the tofu is being pressed, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the green tea soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles, rinse them under cold water, and set aside.

Step 3

Cut the pressed tofu into small cubes. Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the tofu cubes. Cook until the tofu is golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, the remaining sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, and sliced green onions.

Step 6

Add the cooked tofu to the noodle and vegetable mixture. Pour over the dressing and toss everything gently to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Garnish the soba noodle salad with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a more refreshing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1156.5

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1844.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1271.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 47.4%