Dinner for 2

Broccoli Tahini Rice Noodles

Name: Broccoli Tahini Rice Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 1/3 cup tahini; 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tbsp hot chili paste; 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 head broccoli; freshly ground salt and pepper; 10 oz rice noodles; red pepper flakes; toasted sesame seeds

$11.69for 430 minServes 2

Rice noodles and crisp broccoli are coated in a sweet, spicy sesame-tahini sauce with ginger and garlic.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 10 oz$0.18/oz typical	10 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.84

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Back to school

Typical price

$2.92 per serving$11.69 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup tahini
2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp hot chili paste
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 head broccoli
freshly ground salt and pepper
10 oz rice noodles
red pepper flakes
toasted sesame seeds

Steps

Whisk the soy sauce, tahini, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili paste, and water in a bowl.
Boil the rice noodles in water for 4 to 6 minutes, drain them, and rinse them with cool water.
Cut the broccoli into small florets and cook it in sesame oil over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and tender-crisp.
Pour the sauce over the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until hot.
Add the noodles and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until coated and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.