Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower
  • 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 4 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • Coarse salt
  • 4 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 ounces soba noodles (preferably 100 percent buckwheat)
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, washed well, and drained, and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari soy sauce

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium.
  • Add mushrooms, scallion whites, garlic, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add broth and the water; bring to a boil.
  • Add soba; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach; cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Add lime juice and tamari.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 249
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 34.6g
  • Protein: 14.3g
  • Sodium: 647mg
  • Fiber: 3.2g