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Soba noodles, lean pork meatballs, and fresh veggies in a white bowl.

Zesty Ginger Pork Meatballs on Soba Noodles with Creamy Peanut Sauce -The Recipe

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Zesty Ginger Pork Meatballs on Soba Noodles with Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce brings together the best of healthy and delicious. Naturally gluten-free soba noodles form the foundation, while tender ginger-infused meatballs provide lean protein without sacrificing flavor. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Pork
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 468 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion white and green parts
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint or if you must use dried, ½ to 1 teaspoon should do it
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup panko or as needed
  • 1 large egg beaten WITH 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • For the Peanut Sauce
  • Note: if you like more sauce simply double the recipe
  • 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
  • For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil I like grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup julienned red pepper
  • 1 cup julienned snow peas
  • 1 cup julienne carrots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Finely sliced green onion tops for garnish
  • Chopped salted peanuts for garnish (or sesame seeds)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 450°F. 
  • In a large bowl, gently combine the meatball ingredients. To test the flavor and consistency, microwave a small meatball for about 30 seconds until cooked. Taste, and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. If the meatball doesn’t hold together, add more panko. Form the mixture into 20 meatballs and place them on a foil-lined, cooking-spray-coated baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, until cooked through.
  • Prep the Vegetables and Noodles:
    Julienne the vegetables (cut into thin, matchstick-like slices). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the veggies in a sieve, lower into the boiling water, and blanch for about 3 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to preserve color and crispness. Alternatively, sauté the vegetables in a hot pan with sesame and vegetable oil for about 5 minutes until crisp-tender.In the same boiling water, cook the soba noodles according to package instructions (about 3 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent foaming. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Prepare the Sauce and Assemble the Dish:
    Serve immediately.
    In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.Add the cooked soba noodles to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in the vegetables, adding some reserved cooking liquid if the mixture seems dry. Divide the noodles and veggies into 4 warmed bowls. Top each with meatballs and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 37gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1254mgFiber: 4g
Keyword Oriental meatball, pork meatballs, soba noodle
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