Soba With Green Chile Pesto Recipe

Name: Soba With Green Chile Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles); Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons white miso; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 serrano chiles, 2 halved and seeds removed, 1 thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped; 2 cups chopped basil leaves, plus torn leaves for serving; 2 cups chopped cilantro; 2 cups trimmed watercress; Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Servings: persons

4 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons white miso
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 serrano chiles, 2 halved and seeds removed, 1 thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
2 cups chopped basil leaves, plus torn leaves for serving
2 cups chopped cilantro
2 cups trimmed watercress
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

1
Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup soba cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, whisk miso, lime juice, and oil in a large bowl. Chop halved chiles, garlic, and a pinch of salt together on a cutting board, then use the side of chef's knife to mash into a paste. Transfer to bowl with miso mixture and mix well. Add scallions, chopped basil, and cilantro and toss to combine; season pesto with salt.
3
Add soba, watercress, and sliced chile to pesto and toss, adding reserved soba cooking liquid by the teaspoonfuls as needed, until nicely coated.
4
Serve noodles topped with torn basil and sesame seeds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles), Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons white miso, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Soba With Green Chile Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Soba With Green Chile Pesto

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