ALMOND MISO NOODLES

4 servings, 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup raw almonds

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup (adding more to reach desired sauce-like consistency)

• 3 tbsp white miso paste

• 4 tbsp lemon juice (add more to taste)

• 3-inch piece of ginger, freshly grated (adjust amount to taste)

• 2-finger pinch of asafoetida powder (hing)

• 1 tsp agave or maple syrup

• 3 tbsp coconut aminos (add more to taste)

• 1/4 cup coconut milk (or another less fatty plant milk if kapha)

• 10 oz soba noodles

• 1 cup kale, chopped, stems removed 

• 1 small head of broccoli, chopped into florets

• Salt & pepper to taste 

DIRECTIONS

1.  Add almonds to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow to roast until lightly browned and oils are released.

2.  Add almonds to a food processor/ blender with all of the other ingredients except the noodles, broccoli, and kale. Blend into a sauce, adding liquid/ water to the desired consistency.

3.  Cook noodles according to package directions. Cook the broccoli florets in the boiling water along with the soba noodles. Add kale to cooking noodles within the last 20 seconds of cooking, then strain.

4.  Add sauce to noodles. Add more lemon juice, water, or coconut aminos to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

• A super tasty noodle dish for when you want something quick, satisfying, and a little heavy for a fried nervous system

• The coconut milk, oil, and almonds are all high in fat - the oily fatty quality is actually good this time of year. It helps off-set the dry and light qualities of fall/ vata.

• Oils/ fats/ nuts & the nervous system - the nervous system is greatly nourished by fat, especially oils, nuts, and nut butters. Why do you think a warm oil massage is indicated for someone who has overstimulation, anxiety, or overwhelm? It is deeply nourishing to an overstimulated, fried, and depleted nervous system - thus, this recipe is a winner for that.

• Kapha - not indicated due to its heavy and moist qualities, BUT if you want to adapt it you can. Use a less fatty milk such as almond milk or soy milk, add lots of black pepper, and maybe some red pepper flakes or dash of cayenne. And load this recipe up with lots of kale, spinach, broccoli, just lots and lots of veggies! It would be delicious and lovely.