Fast Broccoli Lunch Noodles
Whipping up a quick, nutritious mid-week lunch or dinner couldn't be easier with this fast broccoli lunch noodles with a yummy ginger dressing. So good
Servings: 2
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 3 oz Thai-style rice noodles (we used yellow rice noodles)
- 1.5 cup broccoli small florets
- 1 cup green peas (frozen) frozen
- 1/4 cup spring onion (scallion) finely chopped
- 2 cups sprouts of your choice (seed, bean, grain sprouts) we used sunflower sprouts
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds we used black sesames seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley or mint
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (1-inch = 1fresh grated =1 tsp powder)
- 1 lime/lemon juice only (use less if using lemon, ½ lime = 1 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/Tamari
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili paste or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cut the broccoli into florets and add to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the peas and sprouts to the water, bring back to a boil, drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until fragrant.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- Combine the noodles, vegetables, and spring onions, then mix in the dressing, chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds.
- Enjoy cold or hot. Your choice.
Notes
Sesame seeds make a lovely addition to many dishes. We add them to salads, stir-fries, curries, etc. Feel free to roast/toast a bigger batch and store in the fridge in an airtight container. Can be kept for a few weeks or longer.
Interesting Read(s):
- Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil
- Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds: The Sprout of a Healthy Living (+ How To Eat Them)
- 5 Big Reasons You Should Enjoy the Nutritional Benefits of Sprouts (and How to Sprout Them)