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Zesty Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes with Lime and Cucumber

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Cold veggie noodle lunch boxes with edamame, carrot, cucumber, sesame seeds, soy, and lime.

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25 min440 kcal3 base servingsPackableFreshQuick
ContainsGluten, Sesame, Soya
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Focus ingredients: noodles, carrot, cucumber

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Use a little oil in the dressing so the noodles do not stick together.

Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 240g noodles
  • 2 carrot
  • 1 cucumber
  • 120g edamame
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

saucepan, bowl

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Cook the noodles

    Cook the noodles in boiling water for 4-5 minutes, or follow the pack timing, then drain and keep close to the hob.

    5 min
  2. Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep for stir-frying

    Cut the carrot into bite-sized pieces, cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and prepare the edamame. Keep sesame seeds and soy sauce ready. Stir-fries move quickly, so have everything beside the hob.

  3. Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Sear the protein

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Stir-fry the edamame for 2-4 minutes until browned at the edges and piping hot, then lift onto a plate.

    4 min
  4. Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Stir-fry the vegetables

    Add carrot, cucumber and edamame to the hot pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until glossy and still a little crisp.

    4 min
  5. Veggie Noodle Lunch Boxes cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Toss with sauce

    Return the edamame to the pan with the noodles and sesame seeds and soy sauce. Toss for 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and piping hot.

    2 min
  6. Step 6

    Finish and serve

    Taste before adding extra salt because soy-based sauces are already salty. Finish with black pepper, lime, spring onions, or herbs if listed.