Sesam Lime Soba Noodles

My sickness is over and I feel well. The day was strange cause I read some mail and they made me think about my job doing there. Anyway long story...

 

After work I had therapy and was late at home. Luckely I had some leftovers, cause cooking at 8 p.m. is not that much fun, when your're hungry.

 

This morning I made myself some oatmeal. Long time since I had it the last time. 

 

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Apple Pie Oatmeal

The perfect breakfast for chilly mornings: warm cinnamon & slightly caramelized apples in a big bowl of oatmeal! (Can be made sugar free)                          

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, diced
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In a saucepan, melt Earth Balance butter over medium heat
2. Add diced apples and cook 5 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized.
3. Add unsweetened apple juice, water and bring to a boil.
4. Add oatmeal and spices and reduce heat to medium low.
5. Cover, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until it reaches the texture you like your oatmeal.
6. Spoon into bowls and drizzle with maple syrup.
7. EAT! And feel energized and satisfied for the rest of the morning!

 

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Sesam Lime Soba Noodles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tender soba noodles combined with meaty shiitake mushrooms, crisp snow peas, and a vibrant sauce flavoured with lime, ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. Zesty, fragrant, healthy, and entirely delicious!

Ingredients (Makes 3 to 4 servings)

• 1 package  soba noodles
• 2 tsp  olive oil
• 140 to 170 g shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut in halves or thirds
• 125 g snow peas, ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise in thirds
• 1 tsp  tamari
• 1 cup (250 mL) green onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp  black sesame seeds, or toasted or raw sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• Lime wedges and toasted sesame oil (for finishing)

Sauce

• 1 Tbsp  hoisin sauce
• 3 1/2 Tbsp  tamari
• 1 1/2 Tbsp  fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 3 Tbsp  freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil (don’t substitute untoasted)
• 3 Tbsp  agave nectar

Instructions

• In blender, purée sauce ingredients until smooth.
• Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in deep frying pan or large pot, heat oil on high. Add mushrooms; saute for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly sear; add snow peas and tamari; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing to lightly sear vegetables. Remove from heat and toss in green onions.
• Drain noodles (don’t rinse) and add to mushrooms and snow peas. Add sauce and toss to distribute through hot noodles. Add sesame seeds and cilantro; toss again and serve with lime wedge and drizzle of toasted sesame oil.

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