Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 6 Delicious Soba Noodle Recipes Nutty and satisfying, soba noodles will liven up your dinner routine. Try them in salads, stir-fries, soups, and more. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 30, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Enough with the gloopy peanut noodles—it’s time to freshen up your soba. Don’t worry, we didn’t cut out the peanut butter entirely, we just lightened it up with the addition of lemongrass, shrimp, fresh mint, and basil. Pack it for lunch with a few lime wedges—it'll wake it up just enough that you’ll forget you’re eating leftovers. Get the recipe: Spicy Thai Shrimp Soba Salad. Photo: Greg DuPree 01 of 06 Soba Noodle Veggie Bowl With Tahini Dressing RealSimple.com This build-your-own noodle bowl is just as fun to assemble as it is to eat. Don’t skimp on the creamy peanut butter sauce, made with tahini, tamari, rice vinegar, and fresh ginger. But the rest is up to you: go for chopped or sliced fresh veggies, or top with shredded chicken or shrimp.Get the recipe: Soba Noodle Veggie Bowl With Tahini Dressing 02 of 06 Roasted Squash and Eggplant With Crispy Cabbage and Soba Noodles Paul Sirisalee Think butternut squash is only good for soup and Thanksgiving sides? Think again. This versatile veggie pairs deliciously with eggplant, and the duo becomes a main dish when tossed with soba noodles. Serve topped with fresh mint leaves.Get the recipe: Roasted Squash and Eggplant With Crispy Cabbage and Soba Noodles 03 of 06 Spicy Thai Shrimp Soba Salad Enough with the gloopy peanut noodles—it’s time to freshen up your soba. Don’t worry, we didn’t cut out the peanut butter entirely, we just lightened it up with the addition of lemongrass, shrimp, fresh mint, and basil. Pack it for lunch with a few lime wedges—it'll wake it up just enough that you’ll forget you’re eating leftovers. Get the recipe: Spicy Thai Shrimp Soba Salad. Greg DuPree This one-pot recipe is pure genius: you cook the shrimp in boiling water, then add the soba before it’s done so that the soba is tender just as the shrimp are finished cooking. If you can’t find a Thai chile, use a chopped Serrano instead.Get the Recipe: Spicy Thai Shrimp Soba Salad 04 of 06 Mushroom and Leek Soup With Soba Noodles Give this Asian-inspired dish a boost of flavor by adding a 2-inch piece of Parmesan rind to the cooking liquid. Once the broth is prepared, add the soba, thin noodles made with buckwheat flour (they have fewer calories and carbohydrates than regular white-flour pasta). If you can’t find soba noodles, use udon or ramen noodles instead. Get the recipe. Marcus Nilsson Looking for a meal that will please all palates? Look no further than this satisfying soup. Dried porcini mushrooms, soy sauce, and a Parmesan rind give the broth rich umami flavor, while fresh mushrooms and herbs freshen it up.Get the recipe: Mushroom and Leek Soup With Soba Noodles 05 of 06 Turnip Soba Noodle Salad Greg DuPree Turnips are surprisingly versatile: roast them in the oven, fry them for faux French fries, or eat them raw—they taste like radishes. In addition to turnips, top this soba salad with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve with lime wedges.Get the recipe: Turnip Soba Noodle Salad 06 of 06 Slow-Cooker Asian Pork With Snow Peas, Red Peppers, and Soba Noodles José Picayo Thanks to help from the trusty slow cooker, this recipe only requires ten minutes of hands-on time. You’ll cook the pasta just as the pork is almost tender to ensure the noodles are perfectly al dente. Sprinkle with peanuts for crunch.Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Asian Pork With Snow Peas, Red Peppers, and Soba Noodles Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit