Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles with Vegetables

6 ounces dry soba/buckwheat noodles

6 ounces green beans, trimmed and chopped

2 medium carrots, shredded

2 scallions, chopped

small handful of cilantro, chopped (approximately 1/4 cup)

1/4 cup chopped peanuts

For Dressing:

1 tablespoon genmai/brown rice miso

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon brown rice syrup

1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely minced (vary the amount according your heat tolerance)

1 clove of garlic, finely minced

Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add soba noodles and set timer for cooking time specified on package instructions. Add chopped green beans to the pot about 3-4 minutes before noodles are finished cooking. Rinse noodles and green beans under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add carrots, scallions, cilantro and peanuts to the noodle mixture. Pour dressing over top and mix to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serves 3.