These Mushroom & Kale Soba Noodles are the perfect quick vegan dinner. The mushrooms are pan fried and tossed with kale, sauce & noodles.
So I did a poll on Instagram the other day to get a gauge on people's feelings about kale. It was mostly positive, but a few nay-sayers. Understandable - I used to not have a lot of love for kale either. But when it comes down to it, it's all about preparation. And when it comes to these noodles, I'm telling you the kale is perfection!
How to make Mushroom & Kale Soba Noodles
Guys, when I tell you this is your new weeknight dinner, I mean it! It is incredibly easy, packs the veggies and makes great leftovers - if you have any, that is.
Start out by making the sauce. Just a handful of ingredients mixed in a bowl. Next, boil some water and cook the soba noodles. These noodles only take about 4 minutes to cook! Drain them and rinse with cold water.
Next, heat some sesame oil in a pan and cook down the garlic, ginger, green onion, shallot and mushrooms. Try not to stir everything around too much so that the mushrooms have a chance to brown. This should only take about 3-5 minutes.
Add in the kale and let it get wilted. Lastly, add the sauce & noodles and toss until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles are heated through.
How to serve Mushroom & Kale Soba Noodles
To finish these off, top the noodles with sesame seeds and the leftover green onion. And that's it, you are done my friends.
There are also lots of options for additions/swaps. You could use bok choy instead of kale. You could add some tofu to the mix. Sneak in some extra veggies by adding zucchini noodles. Basically clean out the fridge and add all your favorite veggies!
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Mushroom & Kale Soba Noodles
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for GF
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- red pepper flakes to taste, optional
FOR THE NOODLES
- 2 bundles soba noodles
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic diced
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and diced
- 3 green onions diced, greens & whites separated
- 1 shallot sliced
- 1 cup white mushrooms diced
- 2 cups kale torn in bite-sized pieces
- sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.*
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and whites of the green onions. Cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the shallot and mushrooms and stir to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms have browned. Add the kale and toss until it begins to wilt.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and add the noodles. Continue to toss until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles are heated through.
- Serve warm with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions.
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Diane
Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary. This dish is so good. My son switched to a vegan diet 3 years ago. Your recipes have been really helpful in our journey, I have tried a lot of them.
Rene
Hi Diane - thank you so much! And I'm so glad you have been able to find recipes your family can enjoy!
Sylvia W
omg....This just made me so hungry! I will probably cut back on the spiciness when I make this (my heart says yes, my aging gut says don't you dare!) but the basic ingredients are so flavorful and just the sort of thing I crave! I see this becoming a standard when I get home late and need something quick and healthy! <3
Rene
Hi Sylvia - Yes, these are very easy to adjust and perfect for a late night dinner!