Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with these Sesame Noodles with Broccoli and Almonds. This Asian-inspired dish combines tender noodles and crisp broccoli, tossed in a creamy almond butter sauce. Topped with toasted almonds and green onions, it’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
For the Sauce:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin sauce as needed)
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the noodles. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together almond butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the noodles and broccoli with the sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Top with toasted almonds, green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled tofu or shredded chicken.
- Substitute almond butter with peanut or cashew butter if preferred.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
