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Coconut lime jackfruit, charred pineapple, avocado, cabbage, cucumber mint salsa, and crushed peanuts over chilled soba noodles
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 450, Carbs: 67 g , Protein: 13 g, Fat: 15 g , Sat. Fat: 4.5 g , Sodium: 400 mg , Fiber: 16 g
Prep Time: 20 to 25 minutes Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings; 1 bowl per serving Difficulty level: Intermediate
Tropical Jackfruit Soba Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
Prepare
Tropical Jackfruit Soba Noodle Bowl
- 16 ounces (about 3 cups) cooked soba noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 1/3 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup chopped Charred Pineapple
- 1 avocado, sliced thin
- 2 cups Coconut Lime Jackfruit Coconut Lime Jackfruit
- 1 cup Cucumber Mint Salsa Cucumber Mint Salsa
- 4 teaspoons shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
- 4 teaspoons toasted unsalted peanuts, crushed
- 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro
- 1. Toss the cooked soba noodles with oil. Evenly divide the soba noodles between four bowls, about 3/4 cup per bowl.
- 2. Place 1/3 cup cabbage on top of the noodles
- 3. Place the following around the bowl in order:
- 1/4 cup charred pineapple
- 1/4 sliced avocado (about 4 slices)
- 1/2 cup coconut jackfruit
- 2 tablespoons cucumber salsa. - 4. Garnish each bowl with 1 teaspoon of coconut, peanuts, and cilantro. Enjoy immediately!
Charred Pineapple
- 2 (1/4-inch) thick pineapple rings, fresh or canned
- 1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Note: If you are using canned pineapple, pat it dry thoroughly.
- 2. Spray the grill or skillet with nonstick spray. Place the pineapple rings on the hot grill or skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well charred. Flip once and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3. Remove from the heat and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
Coconut Lime Jackfruit
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 pound shredded or pulled jackfruit
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and granulated garlic and toast them for 10 seconds until they are aromatic.
- 2. Add the jackfruit, coconut, lime juice, salt, and crushed red pepper. Stir, shredding the jackfruit as it cooks. Let the jackfruit simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until tender and well-coated. Keep the jackfruit warm until ready to enjoy.
Cucumber Mint Salsa
- 1 cup chopped seedless cucumber
- 1/3 cup chopped mint
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Chef Tips:
- Soba noodles are Japanese buckwheat noodles that can be gluten-free or made with a blend of buckwheat and wheat flour. They are very delicate and cook in 3 to 4 minutes. You can often find them dried or frozen.
- You can prepare the jackfruit and cucumber salsa up to 2 days ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator.
