Buckwheat Noodles
Buckwheat noodles provide a plethora of healthy benefits. Check out this blog post to see the perks a’ plenty.
This recipe is so easy and quick to make: 15 minutes top to bottom. I do suggest that you use organic, non-gmo products whenever possible and free range, organic meats. You might as well reap the full benefits in every way you can right? I only want the best for you!
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Buckwheat Noodles
Yield:
4 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. buckwheat noodles
- 1 pkg. buckwheat noodles
- I package extra firm tofu, drained/pressed then cut into cubes (optional add ins)
- I package extra firm tofu, drained/pressed then cut into cubes (optional add ins)
- 1 pound ground turkey or Chicken breast
- 1 pound ground turkey or Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1tablespoon low sod. soy sauce mixed w/ juice of one fresh lemon OR Use Ponzu sauce instead (no lemon necessary) My favorite
- 1tablespoon low sod. soy sauce mixed w/ juice of one fresh lemon OR Use Ponzu sauce instead (no lemon necessary) My favorite!
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)
- Sriracha aka Rooster sauce to taste
- Sriracha aka Rooster sauce to taste
- 1 tsp dried lemongrass or fresh if you have to-shredded
- 1 tsp dried lemongrass or fresh if you have to-shredded
- Two handfuls kale (center rib removed, leaves torn into bite size pieces
- Two handfuls kale (center rib removed, leaves torn into bite size pieces
- Handful Napa cabbage torn into bite size pieces
- Handful Napa cabbage torn into bite size pieces
- 3-4 scallions (optional)
- 3-4 scallions (optional)
- Sesame Seeds Optional
- Sesame Seeds Optional
Instructions
- Drain tofu in strainer, cover with a paper towel and put a heavy bowl or cup on top of it to press out extra moisture.
- In a deep pot, bring water to a boil for the buckwheat noodles
- In a large skillet, heat Sesame and Coconut oil over medium high heat (no higher!)
- Crumble ground meat into pan. Brown meat then drain off excess liquid.
- While meat is cooking cook your buckwheat noodles, They go quick, 2-4 minutes, so keep an eye on them .
- Drain noodles and set aside .
- Add remaining ingredients to skillet EXCEPT tofu.
- Gently stir to mix then reduce heat to low simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add tofu to skillet turning gently to mix.
- Serve over Buckwheat noodles
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 688Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 2366mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 5gSugar: 19gProtein: 49g
