Korean-Inspired Noodle Bowl with Spicy Sesame Dressing

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A refreshing cold noodle bowl tossed in a tangy and spicy sesame dressing, complemented by crunchy vegetables and toasted seeds. This Korean-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs somyeon noodles (thin wheat noodles), cucumber, julienned, carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz somyeon noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and chill the noodles.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp gochugaru, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained noodles with 1 julienned cucumber, 1 julienned carrot, and 2 sliced green onions. Pour the spicy sesame dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving chilled or at room temperature.

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