Buckwheat noodles (soba) with seasonal vegetables

6 servings

150 minutes

Buckwheat noodles (soba) with seasonal vegetables is the embodiment of simplicity and harmony in Pan-Asian cuisine. Soba noodles made from buckwheat flour have a light nutty flavor and pair wonderfully with vibrant, fresh vegetables. This recipe uses pumpkin, zucchini, and bell peppers that add juiciness and rich aroma to the dish. A light stir-fry in a wok with vegetable oil and spices enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables, while dried garlic and green onions add zest. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or lunch, especially in warm weather when vegetables reach their peak flavor potential. It can be complemented with soy sauce or sesame seeds for depth of flavor, and serving it hot will preserve the texture and richness of the ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 364.2
• Proteins: 9g
• Fats: 17.4g
• Carbohydrates: 44.7g

Ingredients

• Buckwheat noodles: 300 g
• Pumpkin: 400 g
• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Green onions: 1 bunch
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Seasoning for vegetables: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground dried garlic: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Prepare the noodles and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Buckwheat noodles: 300 g
   • Green onions: 1 bunch

3. Cut the pumpkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g

4. Remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g

5. Slice and peel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g

6. Then cut into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g

7. Cut the pepper into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

8. Cut the zucchini into pieces (just like the pumpkin).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece

9. Put all the vegetables in a wok, add vegetable oil and vegetable seasoning, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Seasoning for vegetables:  to taste

10. To salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

11. Add dried garlic.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground dried garlic:  to taste

12. Cook covered until al dente.

13. Chop the onion.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions: 1 bunch

14. Take the noodles out of the package and take the required amount.

    Required ingredients:

    • Buckwheat noodles: 300 g

15. Pour water into the pot and add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

16. Add noodles to boiling water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Buckwheat noodles: 300 g

17. Cook until ready.

18. Remove the cooked noodles from the water and add them to the vegetables without rinsing.

    Required ingredients:

    • Buckwheat noodles: 300 g

19. Mix and add green onion.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions: 1 bunch

20. Serve in portions at the table.