This Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl comes together in less than 20-minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe that’s packed with plant-based protein, veggies and a delicious sunflower seed sauce.
There’s something about a noodle bowl packed with tons of crunchy veggies and a delicious sauce that just totally hits the spot, and this Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl is no different. I’ve purposely made this recipe super quick, easy and fuss-free so you can whip it up for a weeknight dinner, or throw it together in the morning for a packable lunch.
The main ingredients of this Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl are buckwheat noodles, crunchy vegetables like broccoli, grated carrot and red pepper, edamame, and a savoury sunflower and sesame sauce. I love this Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl recipe because it’s can be eaten cold, which is perfect for these warmer spring and summer days, and for bringing to work or school. It’s also school-approved, since we use Healthy Crunch Seed Butter, which is nut-free!
Why use sunflower seed butter in this recipe?
I know that peanut butter gets a ton of praise, but sunflower butter is amazing, too! Sunflower butter is made by blending sunflower seeds into a paste. Sunflower seeds are a great source of protein, fiber and fat, and are also high in magnesium and vitamin B6. This makes them at the perfect alternative to peanut butter when you’re craving something different, or need to pack an allergen-friendly lunch or snack!
Healthy Crunch Seed Butter provides a convenient way to get more sunflower seeds into our diet by making them into a delicious spread. These spreads are totally kid-approved and great for packing in school-lunches, since they’re nut free and absolutely delicious. Healthy Crunch was founded by a Registered Dietitian, Julie, who knows the importance of making sure our meals and snacks are both nutritious and delicious! Their products meet so many dietary restrictions, like vegan, tree nut and peanut-free, kosher, and non-GMO.
For this recipe we’re using the Healthy Crunch Seed Butter in the Crunchy flavor to add some texture to this noodle bowl. The protein, healthy fat and fiber from the sunflower seeds will help to make this meal more satisfying, which allows us to stay energized for longer and avoid that post-meal energy crash. I’ve also added the Healthy Crunch Naked Crunch Coconut Flakes on top for a bit of additional flavor and crunch!
How to make this Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl
- Cook noodles as per package instructions. I’ve used noodles that are made with buckwheat flour and whole wheat flour, but rice noodles would also be great for this bowl.
- While your noodles are cooking, steam edamame as per package instructions.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the sunflower sesame noodle sauce.
- Once both noodles and edamame are cooked, toss together in a bowl along with vegetables and sunflower sesame sauce. Serve with Healthy Crunch Coconut Flakes on top and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- I’ve used broccoli, red pepper and carrots as the vegetable base in this bowl. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand! Cabbage and cucumber would also be delicious.
- Feel free to adjust the sunflower sesame sauce based on your taste preferences.
- If you don’t have buckwheat noodles on hand, rice noodles would also work well.
To learn more about Healthy Crunch and their products, visit www.healthycrunch.com
I hope you love this Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl as much as I do! Leave me a rating and review of this recipe down below if you try it, and don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest and Instagram.
Sunflower Sesame Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
- 180 g buckwheat noodles
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 large carrot cut into strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets sliced
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 tbsp Healthy Crunch Naked Classic Coconut Flakes for serving, optional
Sunflower Sesame Sauce
- 1/4 cup Healthy Crunch Crunchy Seed Butter
- 1/3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp water plus more as needed
Instructions
- Cook noodles as per package instructions.
- While noodles are cooking, steam edamame as per package instructions.
- Whisk together all ingredients for sunflower sesame noodle sauce.
- Once both noodles and edamame are cooked, toss together in a bowl along with sliced vegetables and sunflower sesame sauce.
- Serve with Healthy Crunch Naked Classic Coconut Flakes on top (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
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