Zen Noodle Bowl

Name: Zen Noodle Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 ounces dry soba noodles ( or rice, rice noodles, GF noodles, or cooked zucchini noodles); 6 ounces ahi tuna or tofu ( see notes); 1-2 tablespoons coconut or high temp cooking oil; 2 radishes ( watermelon radishes are pretty); 1 Turkish cucumber, sliced ( or carrot, shredded); ½ avocado, sliced; garnish- scallions, chives, chive blossoms; handful sprouts- sunflower or daikon are nice; other options: grated veggies like carrots, cabbage, kohlrabi, beets, snow or snap peas, edamame, fresh peas, daikon, baby spinach or greens; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon granulated onion or garlic; ¼ teaspoon sugar ( optional, helps caramelize); ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; ¼ cup orange juice ( juice from ½ an orange); ⅛ cup soy sauce or GF Liquid Aminos or coconut aminos. ( Smoked shoyu is nice too); ¼ cup mirin ( or sub a mix of 2 teaspoons honey and 3 tablespoons water); 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; ⅛ cup toasted sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon hondashi granules ( optional- adds a nice smoky depth, but not vegan); pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Zen Noodle Bowl- loaded up with fresh seasonal veggies and a delicious Ponzu Dressing, this healthy bowl can be made with seared ahi tuna or sesame ginger tofu. Vegan and Grain-free adaptable! ( Try it with zucchini noodles!)

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:09:17 GMT