Adapted from Farmer Nick’s recipe for the Recipe for Success Foundation Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™ program
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 bunch lemon grass
- 1 ½ inch ginger peeled & grated
- 1 cup sweet peppers diced
- 1 pint okra sliced
- 2 whole eggplant diced
- 1 whole zucchini diced
- 1 bunch scallions garnish
- 1 package soba noodles
- 1/2 cup reserved soba water
- 1 whole lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- In a mixing bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together, adjusting nut butter to your desired consistency. Set aside
- Prepare soba noodles per package directions, drain, and set aside. Reserve ½ cup soba water
- Remove base of lemongrass to separate from leaves, remove any dry or tough outer layers
- Heat skillet on medium heat then add the 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add lemongrass, ginger, and sweet peppers until fragrant
- Add okra and zucchini to skillet with remaining olive oil and cook until tender
- Save eggplant for last 3 minutes, as too much cook time could cause eggplant to soak up olive oil
- Remove the pieces of lemongrass and discard
- Remove from heat, add soba noodles and water to pan then toss with the dressing
- Garnish with scallions & Enjoy!