Stir-Fried Vegetables and Chicken with Buckwheat Noodles

Servings:
2

This recipe was adapted from "Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself" (HarperOne, 2009). This stir-fried vegetables and chicken with buckwheat noodles makes two servings—you can share with a friend, keep one portion for the next day, or halve the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of buckwheat noodles (to make about 2 cups when cooked)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ¼ cup sliced ginger

  • 2 carrots, sliced thinly on an angle

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • 1 cup baby bok choy, sliced lengthwise

  • 1 cup sliced zucchini, cut on an angle

  • 3 scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces on the bias

  • 1 tablespoon nama shoyu or wheat-free tamari

  • 1 cup snap peas

  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large pot, boil 6 cups of water; add the salt.

  2. Add the noodles, reduce heat slightly, and boil for about 3 minutes or until tender.

  3. Place noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly in cold water.

  4. Drain water completely, toss lightly in the sesame oil, and set aside.

  5. For the stir-fry, heat a heavy skillet and add oil.

  6. Keep on a high heat and add garlic and ginger for one minute, stir with a wooden spoon.

  7. Add the rest of the vegetables a little at a time to keep heat up, except the snap peas.

  8. Toss, flip, or just use a wooden spoon to coat vegetables and prevent scorching.

  9. Add the nama shoyu (or tamari) and 2 tablespoons water.

  10. Finally, add the snap peas for 1 minute.

  11. Toss in a bowl with the noodles and serve.

  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve chicken breasts on the side.

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