Spring Soba Noodle Salad With Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Spring Soba Noodle Salad With Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched in boiling water, and waxy coating removed; 1 1/2 cups asparagus, chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets; 10 ounces buckwheat soba noodles; 1 cup shredded carrot; 2 scallions, sliced; 6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons avocado or walnut oil (you can substitute olive oil as well); 1 clove finely minced garlic; 1 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched in boiling water, and waxy coating removed
1 1/2 cups asparagus, chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
10 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
1 cup shredded carrot
2 scallions, sliced
6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons avocado or walnut oil (you can substitute olive oil as well)
1 clove finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1
Fit a pot of boiling water with a vegetable steamer. Steam the fava beans, asparagus, and broccoli till slightly tender and bright green (about 2 minutes). Quickly rinse under cool water to preserve color and crunch, and set aside.
2
Whisk the vinegar, syrup, sesame and avocado oil, garlic, ginger, tamari, and lime juice together to make the dressing. Set aside.
3
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. When the noodles are ready, drain them and transfer them to a large bowl.
4
Mix the steamed vegetables and raw carrots and scallions with the noodles. Dress the noodles generously (you may have a little dressing leftover). Allow them to sit for an hour or two before serving. You can add a few more tablespoons of dressing before you serve.

515

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched in boiling water, and waxy coating removed, 1 1/2 cups asparagus, chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces, 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets, 10 ounces buckwheat soba noodles, and more.

Yes, Spring Soba Noodle Salad With Fava Beans falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spring Soba Noodle Salad With Fava Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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