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Title: Noodles and Nuts

1 - pkg. soba noodles (14-16 oz.)
2 T canola oil
3 - cloves garlic, minced
1 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
1 - large crown broccoli, coarsely chopped
3 - tomatoes, chopped
2 - celery stalks, chopped
1 - small onion, chopped
1 C water
1/2 - red bell pepper, diced
2 t sesame oil
1 t umeboshi or rice vinegar
0 - salt and pepper
1 C whole almonds

Cook the noodles in boiling water until tender, according to the package directions. While the noodles are cooking, heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the broccoli, tomatoes, celery, onion, water, bell pepper, sesame oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and cook and stir for 2-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Grind the almonds into a fine meal in the food processor. Add to the simmering vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Drain the noodles and add them to the vegetable mixture, a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon to distribute them evenly. Adjust the seasonings, fi needed.

From Nut Gourmet
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