Creamy Broccoli & Tahini Noodle Salad
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Total: 30 mins
This vibrant broccoli noodle salad makes the perfect lunch or light dinner. Silky udon noodles are tossed in a nutty tahini sauce with honey, garlic and lime and topped with quick-cooked broccoli and courgette.
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608 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 1head of broccoli
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 chilli
  • A thumb of ginger
  • 30g tahini
  • 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 40g honey
  • A handful of mint
  • 200g udon noodles
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Fill a pan with water and bring it to the boil. Trim any dry ends off the broccoli. Finely slice the stalk and roughly chop the florets into bite-sized pieces. Trim the courgette, and use a vegetable peeler to shave the courgette into ribbons, finely chopping the seeded core when you’ve peeled down to it.

  • 2.

    Halve the chilli, flicking out the seeds and pith for less heat. Finely chop the chilli. Peel and grate or finely chop the ginger.

  • 3.

    Pour 2 tbsp tahini into a bowl. Grate in the lime zest and squeeze in the juice. Peel and grate in the garlic. Pour in the honey. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in 2 tbsp cold water and whisk till smooth. Pick the mint leaves off their woody stalks and set to one side.

  • 4.

    The water in the pan should be boiling. Add the noodles to the pan. Simmer for 6-8 mins, till tender. When cooked, drain the noodles, rinse with cold water and shake dry.

  • 5.

    Warm a large pan or wok to a medium-high heat. Pour in 1 tsp olive oil. Slide the chopped broccoli, courgette, chilli and ginger into the pan. Stir fry for 3-4 mins, till just tender and lightly coloured. Remove the pan from the heat.

  • 6.

    Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Pour in the tahini dressing and add the picked mint leaves. Toss well to mix. Divide the noodles and veg between 2 plates and serve.