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Miso Sesame Noodle Salad
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Vegetarian Times. They also suggest trying this with different sizes of rice noodles or with soba noodles.
Ingredients:
1 (4 ounce) package rice sticks or 1 (4 ounce) package rice vermicelli
4 ounces soft tofu, drained
3 tablespoons white miso (shiro)
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 serrano chili, chopped
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 medium japanese eggplant, trimmed and sliced (1/2 lb.)
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions:
1. Prepare rice sticks according to package directions. Rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
2. Purée tofu, miso, ginger, lemon juice, 1 Tbs. canola oil, and serrano chile in blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Season with salt.
4. Heat sesame oil and remaining 1 Tbs. canola oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add eggplant and bell pepper, and cook 4 minutes, or until slightly softened.
6. Add snow peas and mushrooms, and cook 3 minutes more, or until vegetables are crisp.
7. Toss vegetable mixture with rice noodles, green onions, and sesame seeds.
By RecipeOfHealth.com