Soba Noodles with Bell Pepper and Mango
Here is an improvisational dish for those who like the melding of sweet and savory. Earthy buckwheat noodles and salty peanuts meet the bright, sweet notes of mango, bell pepper, lemon zest, basil and mint. A savory dressing with a hint of honey pulls the diverse flavors together.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Mango | 1 cup diced (165g) | 99 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Napa Cabbage | 1 cup shredded (89g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Chinese Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Sweet Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
| Roasted Peanut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 1 Tbs. prepared hot Chinese mustard
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- 1 head napa cabbage, about 2 lb., cored and shredded
- 6 green onions, including 2 inches of green tops, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and minced
- 1 lb. fresh or 3/4 lb. dried soba noodles
- 1 firm yet ripe mango
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai or sweet basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped