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A delicious recipe for the Empowered Noodle Bowl with lots of veggies, and a Thai peanut sauce; from The Oh She Glows Cookbook!

oval bowl of soba noodle salad with many vegetables mixed in, on a green linen

Image collage of fresh ingredients like ginger and garlic next to food processor

Believe me when I say that her cookbook has all of that and more. Great for cooks of any level, beginner to expert, pleasing to all kinds of palates and lots of helpful information. Of course, I love that there are TONS of photos, all drool-worthy and taken by Angela. Because I had to drive off to Indio to start working for Coachella, I was only able to make two recipes. But, I really liked the ones that I did make!

Image collage of diced veggies and noodles boiling in a pot

Firstly, I made the Empowered Noodle Bowl with the Thai Peanut Sauce option, which was SUPER colorful and overflowing with veggies of all kinds. The flavors all worked well together and the sauce, oh the sauce was SO good!

Oval bowl filled with edamame noodle salad on green linen

The other recipe that I ended up making was the Gym Rat Smoothie; almost purely because of how easy it was to make and because I had all of the ingredients on hand. I have to say, I don't usually add oats to my smoothies, but this drink was as tasty as it was filling. It will certainly be a regular in my kitchen!

Beige-tan smoothie in a jar on a wood countertop

Here are some other recipes you'll love!

Yield: 4

Empowered Noodle Bowl + Oh She Glows Cookbook Giveaway!

Name: Empowered Noodle Bowl + Oh She Glows Cookbook Giveaway!
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Egg-free
Ingredients: 1 clove large garlic; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 30 mL; 3 tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter or almond butter, 45 mL; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, 10 mL, optional; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more as needed, 45 mL; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari, 37 mL; 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 5 to 10 mL; 3 tablespoons light miso, 45 mL; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 30 mL; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 15 mL; 1 tablespoon tahini, 15 mL; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 60 mL; 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 5 mL; 4 ounces gluten-free soba noodles, 115 g, buckwheat; Extra-virgin olive oil, for the noodles; 16-ounce bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed, 454-g; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 ⁄2 seedless cucumber, diced, English; 1 carrot, julienned; 4 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, 60 mL; Sesame seeds, for serving

4.7 Stars (3 Reviews)

This soba noodle recipe is quick and easy, plus rich in protein. Plus, there are two different sauce recipes, I used the Thai Peanut one for my noodle bowl!

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients

FOR THE THAI PEANUT SAUCE:

1 clove large garlic
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 30 mL
3 tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter or almond butter, 45 mL
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, 10 mL, optional
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more as needed, 45 mL
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari, 37 mL
1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 5 to 10 mL

FOR THE ORANGE-MAPLE MISO DRESSING:

3 tablespoons light miso, 45 mL
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 30 mL
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 15 mL
1 tablespoon tahini, 15 mL
¼ cup fresh orange juice, 60 mL
1 teaspoon maple syrup, 5 mL

FOR THE SALAD:

4 ounces gluten-free soba noodles, 115 g, buckwheat
Extra-virgin olive oil, for the noodles
16-ounce bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed, 454-g
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 ⁄2 seedless cucumber, diced, English
1 carrot, julienned
4 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, 60 mL
Sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

Make the Thai Peanut Sauce: In a mini or regular food processor, combine the garlic, sesame oil, peanut butter, ginger (if using), lime juice, tamari, sugar (if using), and 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 mL) water. Process until combined. -OR- Make the Orange-Maple Miso Dressing: In a mini or regular food processor, combine the miso, vinegar, sesame oil, tahini, orange juice, water, and maple syrup and process until well combined.
Make the Salad: Cook the soba noodles according to the instructions on the package. Be sure not to overcook them—they should only take 5 to 9 minutes, depending on the brand. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and toss them with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (this prevents the noodles from sticking together).
Add the edamame, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl with the noodles and toss until well combined.
Pour your desired amount of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. (Any leftover dressing will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
Portion the salad into 4 bowls and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some green onions. Serve any leftover dressing on the side.

Notes

Tips: For a soy-free Thai Peanut Sauce, replace the tamari with coconut aminos. To make this dish completely soy-free, omit the edamame as well.
If you need a soy-free and gluten-free miso, look for chickpea miso. My go-to brand is South River Miso and it’s absolutely lovely in this sauce.
For a raw version, serve this noodle bowl with spiralized or julienned zucchini (see page 23), instead of the soba noodles.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 489Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 906mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 7gSugar: 10gProtein: 16g

The nutrition information is calculated by a plug-in, and isn't always accurate. Please calculate your own with the products that you use, as it will be different for everyone.

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67 Comments

I reviewed OSG cookbook few weeks ago and loved some of her recipes! I made several new friends who are becoming new vegans, and I would love to gift this to one of them! This bowl looks fantastic, Jackie, I haven't tried this noodle bowl yet! Did you prefer the citrus or the peanut sauce? xx

I would love this book because I love this recipe!

I'm always on the look out for new vegan recipes this book sounds like something that I would enjoy!

I eat vegan; my husband and many of our guests are carnivores. I love introducing my husband (who's quite willing) to creative vegan recipes and spreading the word among our guests about new vegan recipes and cook books. This looks like a great choice for recipes and spreading the word.

Some of my favorite recipes are from Oh She Glows. Would love to have the cookbook.

I have been following oh she glows for a long time now and the recipes helped me on my transition to a vegan diet. A big inspiration.

My husband and I are interested in changing our diets to be vegetarian and ultimately vegan. The transition requires us to learn a new way of cooking so I am on the lookout for recipes to try with simple, no-fuss ingredients...hence my subscriptions to yours and Oh She Glows's blogs! I've read nothing but great things about this new cookbook and I think it would help us greatly on our quest to making changes. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

I would love to add this cookbook to my current collection (which I have just started this year, and I would love to see it grow). I am always looking online at Oh She Glows recipes. Her story is very inspiring, and I think it is wonderful to see the healing powers of something as simple as food. It is the best way for us to glow from the inside out, through a healthy diet and a good relationship with not only food, but also between our mind, body and spirit.

I've been hearing such great things about this book and would love to get my hands on a copy!

The cookbook sounds fab! I'm always looking for yummy easy recipes. Ever since I started eating vegan my husband eats less meat too. I love that. He likes my cooking. 🙂

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This book is on my wishlist! Thank you for sharing this recipe - can't wait to try it!

I've loved OSG recipes for some time. I would love to have the cookbook.

I love to cook and love to read cookbooks cover to cover.

Angela is a genius. I can't wait to try the recipes from this cookbook. It's been on my wishlist since the day it came out.

I love the Oh She Glows blog, and have been meaning to pick up this cookbook for myself. This recipe looks amazing!

I love her blog & her food is so amazing! The dish looks super tasty!

Keep hearing about this book everywhere - fro foodie blogs and vegan parent blogs. Somehow, I have to get my hands on a copy! Thanks for the review and recipes x

I love all of the recipes from Oh She Glows, especially her lentil loaf. I would love to have her cookbook as a go to source for everything delicious and healthy.