NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground pork (93% lean)

1 oz soba noodles

2 tsp tahini

1 tbsp tamari

1 tsp chili oil

0.5 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 cup baby bok choy

1 tsp fresh ginger

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp green onions

0.25 tsp Sichuan peppercorns

1 tbsp rice vinegar

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package directions, adding the chopped baby bok choy during the last 60 seconds of cooking.

• 2

  Drain the noodles and bok choy, reserving 2 tablespoons of the hot cooking water for the sauce.

• 3

  In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, tamari, chili oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and the reserved cooking water until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

• 4

  Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground pork, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.

• 5

  Add the minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and ground Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet with the pork and sauté for 1 minute until highly fragrant.

• 6

  Add the cooked soba noodles and bok choy to the skillet, tossing them with the pork mixture to combine.

• 7

  Pour the prepared sesame-chili sauce over the noodles and pork, tossing continuously until every strand is evenly coated and the sauce is warmed through.

• 8

  Divide the mixture into a bowl and garnish with the freshly sliced green onions before serving.