Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Light and refreshing soba noodles tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing with nutty sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an easy Asian-inspired dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs dried soba noodles, sesame oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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: 6 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3, thinly sliced scallions
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz dried soba noodles for 5-6 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled soba noodles with the lemon-garlic dressing, 3 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds until evenly coated.
Step 4: Season with salt to taste and serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing main or side dish.