Summer Soba Noodles

Serves 4

· 1 - 8.8 oz package soba noodles
· 2 TB sesame oil
· 4 cups julienned red bell pepper
· 4 cups julienned fresh shiitake mushrooms
· 1/4 cup minced ginger
· 2 tsp minced garlic
· 3 cups thinly sliced summer squash
· 3 TB low-sodium tamari
· 11/2 cups vegetable broth
· 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
· 2 cups snow peas
· 1/3 cup minced cilantro
· 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Prepare soba noodles as per package instructions and drain well. When placing noodles into the water, heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, ginger and garlic for 3 minutes. Add squash, tamari, broth and vinegar. Sauté 3 minutes. Stir in snow peas, cilantro and green onions, sauté 2-3 minutes until snow peas are bright green. Combine with hot noodles and serve immediately or let cool to serve at room temperature.