Happy New Year friends and thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that the holidays are over, I am refocused on creating and sharing some yummy new recipes. These Lemony Tahini Soba Noodles with Spicy Crunchy Kale are an easy weeknight dinner that can to customized your family’s likes.
Lemony Tahini Soba Noodles with Spicy Crunchy Kale
This dish combines some of my favorite flavors into one delish bowl. Lemony Tahini dressing brings a flavorful yet subtle nutty taste that clings to the soba noodles. Feel free to sub with any other noodle of your choice. I prefer these Tahini Soba Noodles as a warm bowl but leftovers are great for lunch as well at room temp.Soba noodles are Japanese buckwheat that offer a nice serving of protein. These fast cooking noodles are found in the Asian food area of your regular grocery store.
Let’s talk about that spicy crispy kale. I know some are put off by kale but it’s easy to turn it into a delicious complement to salads and power bowls. I’ve taken my chopped kale and tossed it with some chili oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Next, I’ve baked it on a sheet pan for around 20 minutes until crispy. You can adjust the spice level to your tastes and use a combination of olive oil and chili oil. My spicy crispy kale can also be made in advance and stored in an air tight container. It makes a yummy snack or salad topper too.
I topped my Lemony Tahini Soba Noodles with Spicy Crispy Kale with some pan sautéed Tofu triangles. You can easily sub in any other protein as well. Don’t forget the everything bagel spice! It really brings a nice flavor that pairs just perfectly with the tahini sauce.
An easy weeknight meal with a full flavor palette. These Lemony Tahini Soba Noodles with Spicy Crispy Kale are sure to please. Easy to customize the protein with your family's preferences. They make great leftovers too!
Lemony Tahini Soba Noodles with Spicy Crispy Kale
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I love crispy crunchy kale! And it’s so easy to make as well! Thanks for the recipe! 😊
It turned out much better than I expected! Hope you give it a try
Yum! I love tahini and the crispy kale looks delicious. What a great recipe for the New Year.
Thanks I love tahini and I am always looking for new ways to enjoy it
Looks yummy!
Thanks! Happy Monday
What a great recipe – I especially like the way you treated the kale. This is something I need to try!
Thanks it is a fun and different way to enjoy it
That spicy crispy kale sounds amazing. I’ll have to be on the lookout for chili oil next time I’m grocery shopping.
I use it in so many recipes it’s a great condiment
Sounds delicious!
Thanks so much!
I need to try the kale! I love spicy snacks. I don’t know that I’ve seen chili oil. Is it in the Asian food section?
Yes you should be able to find the chile oil where the Asian foods are located. I use it all the time for stir fry dishes. We love spicy foods over here
I love lemon anything this time year when I’m a little over all the “heavy” holiday foods. This sounds delicious!
I love lemony foods as well. I am also over the holiday foods and ready to get back on my regular eating
I love the addition of the crunchy kale to everyone’s favorite noodles! Also loving the citrus tahini twist for the sauce. I think we have everything to make this, minus tofu for the top which looks so good right now. They were out of the sprouted one I wanted to buy when I tried to make a couple quick stops to restock the fridge yesterday.
Wishing you the best in the new year and hope you have a great week!
I loved the crunchy kale for a nice change and the spiciness. Happy new year to you and yours!
Sounds delicious! What a great idea to put the everything bagel spice on that, I’m going to have to give that a try next time I make tofu 🙂
I put it “everything” literally it’s so good
Not a huge soba person, but might have to make this with udon.
That will definitely work with any noodles
Yum! Always loved crunchy kale and the added spice is right up my alley.
Thanks I really enjoyed it
I have not done much with kale, so crunchy kale is definitely not something I’ve tried LOL, but it sounds intriguing:-) The lemon really sounds yummy!
I feel like 2020 is going to be a year of new foods for you!
this is totally right up my alley esp with those tofu triangles!
Thanks so much glad you like it
Yum! I love noodles and lo mein especially! I can’t wait to try out this plant-based, healthier option!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
This sounds delicious: equal parts right/fresh and comfort food. I love crispy kale and think it would be delicious with the noodles!
I really loved the way the kale came out too
Loving this baked kale recipe! I’m dying to try these noodles as well! Love this meatless recipe!
Thanks so much leslie
So many good ideas in here. Love the sauce but that crunch kale – yum!
I was really happy with how it turned out
This looks so delicious! I love soba noodles and tahini, I can’t wait to make this dish!!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy
Wow, this recipe sounds great! I’m sticking it in my Pocket for next time I get some tahini….
Great hope you give it a try
I don’t usually enjoy kale (although I’ve tried), but this looks super good!! Yay for tahini too!
I think it’s worth a try. Does not taste too Kaley 🙂
I love how easy this recipe is! I’d def top mine with tofu, too!
Very easy!
I love soba noodles and usually just eat them plain. Happy to have a fun sauce. Love anything lemon tahini.
Fun sauce is always a good addition