Miso-Ginger Soba Noodle Bowl with Edamame

This bowl leans on buckwheat soba noodles, which have a nutty flavor and hearty bite that stands up well to a bold miso-ginger dressing. Tossed with crisp carrots, scallions, and a generous scoop of edamame, it eats as easily cold from the fridge as it does freshly made.

Edamame and buckwheat both bring real plant protein to the bowl, which along with the sesame oil's unsaturated fat supports the heart-healthy and cholesterol-friendly tags here - miso and buckwheat contain no cholesterol at all, and the fiber from the edamame and vegetables can help support healthy cholesterol levels as part of an overall diet. Ginger and scallion add a fresh, slightly warming note throughout.

With a solid dose of protein and complex carbohydrates, this bowl works well to refuel after a workout, and the balance of savory miso and bright vegetables makes it a genuinely calming, satisfying meal. Choose 100% buckwheat soba if you want the dish to stay gluten-free.