Low Sodium Green Tea Soba Noodles
Light, refreshing, and packed with earthy flavors, this *Low Sodium Green Tea Soba Noodles* recipe is a wholesome twist on a Japanese classic. Made with nutrient-rich green tea soba noodles steeped in green tea-infused water, this dish combines vibrant vegetables like julienned carrots and cucumbers with a tangy, aromatic dressing of sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, it's the perfect low-sodium, heart-healthy option for a chilled or room-temperature meal. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this vibrant noodle salad is ideal for a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing dinner. Whether you're focusing on lower sodium intake or simply craving a flavorful fusion dish, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of taste and health. Keywords: low sodium, green tea noodles, healthy soba recipe, Japanese-inspired salad, quick noodle dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Green tea soba noodles
- 2 Green tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- 1 Cucumber, julienned
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. Remove from heat and steep the green tea bags in the hot water for about 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and bring the infused water back to a boil. Add the green tea soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 6-8 minutes, until al dente.
Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Place the cooked and drained soba noodles in a large bowl. Add julienned carrots, julienned cucumber, and sliced green onions.
Pour the dressing over the soba noodle salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
Garnish the dish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro just before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing low sodium meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
