Fit as a Mama Bear

Helping make fitness, healthy food and natural living PRACTICAL for busy moms!

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Smoothies
    • Main Meals
    • Desserts
  • Motherhood
    • Healthy Pregnancy
  • DIY
  • Get Fit
    • Full Body Workouts At Home For Moms
    • Basic Weight Loss Calculator
  • Healthy Living
  • Podcast
  • Shop
    • Organic Beauty Products
    • Energizing Coffee
    • Diy Beauty Ingredients
    • Pantry Ingredients

Disclosure: I have an advertisement relationship with the stores and ads in this post. Check out my disclaimer here.

You are here: Home / Healthy Recipes / Meals & Sides / Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl Recipe (easy + vegan + gluten-free)

Last Updated on Nov 23rd, 2020 fitasamamabear

Pinterest image with text: two images of a lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side
Pinterest image with text: lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side
Pinterest image with text: two images, the image on top of a vegan noodle bowl and the bottom images of how to make the noodle bowl and a fork picking up noodles
Pinterest image with text: two hands holding a lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side
Pinterest image with text: lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side and a fork lifting out the noodles

Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl Recipe (easy + vegan + gluten-free)

Bursting with flavor this lemon noodle bowl recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. The vegan noodle bowl dressing is made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and miso, brightening up your palate. A meatless Monday dish that comes together in under 20 minutes making it the perfect option for busy nights.

Pinterest image with text: two images of a lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side

Quick and simple weeknight dinner recipes are busy moms bread and butter. Indeed, it’s concoctions like this vegan noodle bowl recipe that keep me sane. I have yet to meet a mom who wants to come home from work and spend the next hour or so in the kitchen. Actually, I know we don’t all want to spend our Sundays on the meal prep train (learn how to make meal prep easier) either.

This lemon noodle bowl (which I originally created as a feature for In The Kids Kitchen) is a favorite of mine because it comes together in under twenty minutes. Likewise, my kids have lemon obsessions so as long as I place a fresh lemon on top, they think it’s the bee’s knees. Win!

 

 

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe!

 

Noodle Bowl Dressing

Given that this vegan noodle bowl recipe is really just veggies and noodles, the flavor really comes down to the dressing.

Moreover, the dressing is made up of four ingredients:

  • fresh lemon juice
  • miso
  • rice vinegar
  • chili flakes

While the lemon juice gives the noodle bowl recipe a burst of flavor it’s the miso that holds it together and brings on comfort. Miso is technically just fermented soybeans. Actually, what was once something “elite” is now pretty common. However, I understand if you haven’t given it a try yet.

Learn more about the benefits of miso but know this: because it is fermented, it’s high in probiotics (good for your gut!). Likewise, it’s high in folate and has can have benefits to your bones. It’s a mini superfood.

However, there are different types of miso. I’ll be honest and say that I haven’t really gotten into the different kinds and flavors of misos yet. Moreover, for this noodle bowl recipe I normally just use yellow or white as they’re mild in flavor. But whichever miso you come across will work!

 

Protein In The Noodle Bowl Recipe

This noodle bowl recipe is vegan (or plant-based if you will). This is not because I personally am vegan. Actually, it’s because I think it’s always easy to add protein but centering your dish around it makes the dish useless if you remove a meat source.

Thus, this vegan dinner makes the perfect Meatless Monday meal. It’s easy, flavorful, and rocks a variety of plant-based proteins (here are some ideas for more vegan protein sources if you need them).

The vegan protein in this easy noodle bowl comes from both edamame (which has about 11g of protein per 100g serving) as well as hemp hearts (11g protein per two tablespoons).

Additionally, I personally buy my edamame frozen and shelled because again- simplicity is key.

However, if you want to bump up the protein in this meal and un-vegan it, this noodle bowl recipe tastes delicious with:

  • grilled chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
  • mild sausage
  • maple balsamic tempeh

Rock the noodle bowl whichever way you like according to your diet preferences. Though I am a carnivore, I do appreciate a Meatless Monday dinner idea.

 

What Can I Replace With Broccoli?

The great this about noodle bowls or Buddha Bowls is that everything is pretty interchangeable (learn how to create a Buddha Bowl in just 7 steps!). Thus, even though this vegan noodle bowl recipe calls for carrots and broccoli it’s also delicious with:

  • mushrooms
  • peppers
  • asparagus
  • cauliflower

Take the stress out of dinner and use what you have on hand.

 

Easy, Weeknight Dinner Recipes In JUST 30 Minutes

If you’re anything like myself, the question “what’s for dinner tonight” kills you. Honestly, how often can that be asked?! Similarly, coming home from a long day only to spend another hour in the kitchen is impractical and eye twitchy.

Which is why I solved that problem by rounding up the easiest (but still super healthy!) dinner ideas that come together in under thirty minutes.

Pinterest image with text: collage of healthy, real food dinner recipes

If you’re looking for even easier, healthy dinner recipes, check out The Busy Moms E-Cookbook,- simple dinners for busy moms where I’ve gathered 30 healthy dinner recipes that can be made in thirty minutes or less. From easy vegan tacos to beef and quinoa chili, simple chicken pasta to a bok choy and mushroom bowl. Likewise, these dinner recipes share a few things in common:

  • They are healthy and simple to make
  • All of the recipes are dairy-free or could easily be made dairy-free
  • The majority of the recipes are gluten-free
  • All of the recipes are real-food based and focus on nutrients not fillers
  • They’re all tasty!

To make dinner-time even LESS stressful, I’ve also included several bonus tips on food prep, pantry staples and how to make healthy eating simple. Grab your copy of The Busy Mom’s E-Cookbook

(when you click on the button a new window will open that will take you to securely process the payment)

 

Ingredients In Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl

For The Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Miso Paste
  • 2.5 tbs rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For The Bowl

  • 1 cup frozen & shelled edamame
  • 3 large carrots
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 6 tbs hemp hearts
  • buckwheat (soba) noodles for 4
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Kitchen Tools You May Find Useful

  • Ceramic pans
  • Strainer
  • Handheld Lemon Juicer

Don’t forget to pin this Vegan Noodle Bowl Recipe For Busy Weeknights!

Pinterest image with text: two hands holding a lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side

 

Grab Your Printable

Featured image: lemon noodle bowl with veggies and green onions and lemon on the side
0 from 0 votes
Print

Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl

Bursting with flavor this lemon noodle bowl recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. The vegan noodle bowl dressing is made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and miso, brightening up your palate.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 267 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • For The Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Miso Paste
  • 2.5 tbs rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • For The Bowl
  • 1 tbs oil
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup edamame frozen & shelled
  • 3 carrots carrots
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/3 cup hemp hearts
  • 4 rolls soba noodles (buckwheat noodles)
  • 1 tbs Lemon zest optional

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce by combining everything into a bowl and whisking until no clumps remain. Set aside.
  2. Do your prep. Chop the broccoli into small florets and julienne the carrots. Get your water started for the noodles (add a dash of salt to the water to avoid boiling over).

  3. In a saucepan, heat 1 tbs olive oil over medium to high heat. Add in the carrots, edamame, and broccoli. Cover with a lid and cook 5-6 minutes until vegetables are somewhat tender (you still want a bit of crunch!).

  4. Cook the noodles as per the package and strain when finished. Pour one tablespoon of the sauce over the noodles so that they don't stick together.

  5. Divide the noodles into four bowls. Top the noodles with the vegetable mixture and then with the sauce.

  6. Finish by adding the hemp hearts, green onions, and lemon zest to each bowl.

Recipe Notes

Tip: It is best to julienne the carrots. Otherwise, they take longer than the broccoli and edamame to cook.

Tip: The noodles cook extremely fast and tend to boil over. As soon as you add them to the pot, turn the pot to low-medium and keep an eye on it. They will only take about four minutes

Tip:  I suggest assembling the bowls individually. Placing everything into a skillet and tossing leaves the noodles one big sticky ball.

Tips: apple cider vinegar works as a sub for rice vinegar

Nutrition Facts
Tangy Lemon Noodle Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 915mg40%
Potassium 545mg16%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 8130IU163%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Loaded with flavor this tangy lemon noodle bowl makes a tasty weeknight dinner idea. Likewise, it comes together quickly and the vegetables are interchangeable. Thus, this dinner idea is the perfect way to keep weeknights easy and stress-free. Thus, it really just makes a mamas life easier!

 

Related Posts:

  • Gluten Free Chicken Fajita BowlsGluten Free Chicken Fajita Bowls
  • Simple Healthy Dinners Ideas - 30 Day Plan With PrintableSimple Healthy Dinners Ideas - 30 Day Plan With Printable
  • Thai Quinoa Stir Fry With Beets & Carrots (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)Thai Quinoa Stir Fry With Beets & Carrots…
Last updated on 11/23/2020

Filed Under: Healthy Recipes, Meals & Sides Tagged With: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, meain meal, vegan

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Primally Pure Natural Deodorant that works

About Me

About Me

Hey There! I’m Shelby, a Certified Strength Coach (CSCS) and certified nutrition coach (PN) in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!

Categories

RSS Fit As A Mama Bear Podcast

  • How To Start Eating Real Food (and make it practical for busy moms!)

Don't Miss a Post!
Get the Weekly Newsletter Sent Right to Your Inbox!

Top Post:

  • Pinterest image with text: homemade raspberry mocktail in a mason jar with fruit behind it Five Tasty, Healthy Pregnancy Mocktails For Summertime
  • Homemade body butter photos in different jars and text. The Do’s & Don’ts Of Natural Skincare Products
  • Four images of homemade bath bombs, the first of the bath bombs complete and being held and the other three of in process images making the bath bombs. How To Make Bath Bombs- Tips & Tricks
  • 6 Hip Exercises You Should Do While Pregnant
  • Pinterest image with text: yogurt pancakes on plate with jam on top and maple syrup behind in ramekin High Protein Yogurt Pancakes
Use Code mamabearfit For Discount
Use Code mamabear15 For Discount

Get the Newsletter

Sign up and get weekly updates sent right to your inbox!

DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  • Contact
  • Podcast Guest
  • Work With Me
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Advertise
DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy