Lean Hoisin Black Bean with Soba Noodles, Mushrooms & Carrot
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Chinese plate pairs black bean with soba noodles for 26g protein and roughly 477 kcal.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 130g soba noodles
- 80g mushrooms
- 80g carrots
- 25g hoisin sauce
- 15g spring onions
- 3g garlic
- pinch of Chinese five-spice
- 40g cucumber
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the mushrooms and carrot, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Boil the soba noodles for 4-5 minutes, then rinse in cold water to remove starch.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Season with five-spice, then toss in hoisin and garlic over high heat for the last minute until sticky.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mushrooms and carrot for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: soba noodles first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.
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