OKAZU Soba Noodles with Miso Avocado Sauce

SOBA NOODLES WITH MISO AVOCADO SAUCE
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A perfect bowl of noodles for a hot, summery day. Recipe adapted from Oh She Glows.
Serves: 3-4 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 9 oz soba noodles
  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 tbsp white miso
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp green onion (green part), chopped
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 tbsps water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Okazu, to taste

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DIRECTIONS
  1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Scoop out the flesh from the avocado and add to a food processor. Add the miso, garlic, chopped green onion, lemon juice and water. Process until smooth.
  3. Toss the soba noodles in the sauce. Add a heaping tablespoon of Okazu (or more!)

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NOTES
Add your favourite vegetables to customize this meal. I'm eager to make this again using shelled edamame, broccoli and carrots.
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If you are interested in making onigiri, she also has this recipe.

YAKI-ONIGIRI (JAPANESE GRILLED RICE BALLS)

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Our friend Stefanie created this amazing vegan recipe using OKAZU. Try out the recipe below. Stefanie is running a little OKAZU giveaway contest over at her blog, otherthansalad.com, where you can also read her entire post. 
Thanks Stefanie!