Black Sesame Tahini Noodles
Make these Black Sesame Tahini Noodles for a rich and nutty vegan dinner in less than 30 minutes! Tossed with shiitake mushrooms and snap peas in a black sesame sauce, this dish puts a dramatic, flavorful twist on classic sesame-garlic noodles.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sesame oil + 1 tsp divided
- 1 large garlic clove chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp cane sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chili garlic paste
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp water
For the noodles:
- 6 oz soba noodles cooked
- 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms
- 6 oz. snap peas
- Cilantro or green onion for garnish optional
- Chili garlic crisp if you want it spicier optional
Instructions
- Start by cooking the noodles according to the package instructions.
- While you’re waiting for the water to boil, make the sauce. Heat ¼ cup of the sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the black sesame seeds and garlic and let them simmer for 1-2 minutes; transfer to a small blender.
- To that same blender, add the soy sauce, tahini, sugar, maple syrup, chili garlic paste, rice vinegar, and water, then blend for a full minute until smooth.
- Wipe out the skillet that had the sesame seeds in it, then add the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil to that same skillet. Once hot, add the mushrooms and sauté until softened.
- Once you’ve added the noodles to the pot, add the snap peas or snow peas and cook for a few minutes, then drain both the noodles and the peas. Add them to the skillet with the mushrooms, then pour the sauce over top and use tongs to toss to combine.
Notes
NOTE: If you prefer to eat these noodles cold, I suggest omitting the mushrooms and peas and adding cucumber instead.
NOTE: You can omit the sugar and use only maple syrup if you prefer, but I tested it both ways and definitely think it tastes better with both sugar and maple syrup
NOTE: Want to add protein? Try diced chicken or ground beef
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 5mg
