Not all soba noodles are created equal. Check the ingredient list on the package to make sure your noodles have been made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. (Many brands use a mix of buckwheat and regular wheat flour.) Look for gluten-free soba noodles in health food stores.
These cold Japanese buckwheat noodles (soba noodles) are incredibly refreshing on a warm summer day. Once cooked, toss them with a little oil to prevent them from sticking. Add the dressing just before serving so that the noodles don't absorb it all.
Soba noodles, which are made with buckwheat flour, are delicious hot or cold. In this dish, the chicken breast is sliced thinly, so a little goes a long way. If you find the chicken difficult to slice, try putting it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up a bit.
A simple cold pasta salad makes a great lunch or light dinner. Pair with grilled chicken or fish, like our Miso Salmon, for an easy summer meal.
This delicious, protein-rich dinner provides most of the recommended daily intake of sodium, so balance out the rest of your day with lower-sodium choices.
With fall in the air and fresh pumpkins in the patch, a soup with plant-based protein is definitely on the menu.
