Description
Easy and flavorful cold sesame noodles perfect for kids’ lunchboxes. This recipe is quick to make and uses simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or other pasta
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: shredded carrots, cucumber, or cooked chicken
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, ginger, and garlic.
- Add the cold pasta to the bowl with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in any optional vegetables or protein.
- Portion into lunchboxes.
Notes
- This recipe is great for making ahead.
- Adjust the honey or maple syrup to your child’s sweetness preference.
- Use gluten-free pasta and tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook (Sauce)
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg