Sesame Soba Bowl with Edamame

Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a sesame-soy dressing with shelled edamame, cucumber ribbons, and nori — a vegan bowl with real plant protein from the soba and soybeans. Carb-forward at 400 calories, it works best as a post-training lunch for plant-based muscle-gain rather than a low-carb day.

Ingredients

• 80g soba noodles
• 3/4 cup shelled edamame
• 1/2 cucumber, ribboned
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tahini or sesame paste
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 sheet nori, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook the soba, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
2. Boil the edamame 3 minutes and drain.
3. Whisk the soy, sesame paste, and vinegar into a dressing.
4. Toss the noodles, edamame, and cucumber in the dressing.
5. Top with sesame seeds and nori.