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Grapefruit Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

10/17/2013

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Possibly the tastiest dish I've had in ages! Grapefruit is so freeking good for you. Helps to curb appetite, helps lower "bad" LDL cholesterol levels by 15.5% and triglycerides by 27%, boosts metabolism, helps fat burning and stabilizing blood-sugar and insulin levels and super high in Vit C. Try buy the organic variety for maximum bang for your buck.
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Serves 6
30 minutes or fewer

Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. smooth peanut butter
  • 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. agave nectar
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. chili oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
Soba Noodle Salad
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)
  • 5 radishes, thinly sliced (⅔ cup)
  • 5 green onions, sliced (⅓ cup)
  • 6 oz. snow peas
  • 1 packet buckwheat soba noodles
  • 2 tsp. canola oil (I used coconut oil)
  • 8 oz. seasoned tofu, cut into small cubes (I used plain organic, fair trade tofu)
  • 3 grapefruit, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (coriander)
  • 1 Tbs. toasted black sesame seeds, optional, for garnish

1. To make Spicy Peanut Sauce: Purée vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, sesame oil, chili oil, and garlic in blender or food processor until smooth.

2. To make Soba Noodle Salad: Toss together bell pepper, radishes, and green onions in large bowl. Bring large pot of water to a boil, add snow peas, and cook 2 minutes. Transfer snow peas to bowl of ice water with slotted spoon; drain, and add to vegetables. Return water to a boil.

3. Cook soba noodles in same pot of boiling water according to package directions; drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain again, and set aside.

4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and cook 1 minute per side, or until lightly browned.

5. Toss tofu, grapefruit and soba noodles with vegetables. Divide among 6 bowls, drizzle with Spicy Peanut Sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.

Modified from: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/grapefruit-soba-noodle-salad-with-spicy-peanut-sauce/
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