Name: Cold Sesame Noodles With Broccoli and Kale
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli, cut into large florets with some stalk attached; 2 garlic cloves, 1 finely grated, 1 thinly sliced, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons sambal oelek; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, divided; 3/4 cup vegetable oil, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more; 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, plus more for serving; 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into 1-inch matchsticks; 4 cups chopped Tuscan kale leaves; 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh ramen noodles or 2 (3-ounce) packages dried; Torn mint leaves and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

A bowl of cold sesame noodles with broccoli and kale.

Photo by Laura Murray

Instead of deep-frying the broccoli in this sesame noodles recipe, we used a high-heat roasting method.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 large head of broccoli, cut into large florets with some stalk attached

2 garlic cloves, 1 finely grated, 1 thinly sliced, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons sambal oelek

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, divided

3/4 cup vegetable oil, divided

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, plus more for serving

1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into 1-inch matchsticks

4 cups chopped Tuscan kale leaves

2 (10-ounce) packages fresh ramen noodles or 2 (3-ounce) packages dried

Torn mint leaves and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss broccoli with grated garlic, sambal oelek, 1 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 20–25 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk scallions, ginger, sliced garlic, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup oil in a large bowl. Add kale; toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 3
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water. Add noodles and warm broccoli to kale and toss to coat. Divide among bowls and top with mint, sesame seeds, and more scallions.

TagsGrain Bowl Salad Pasta Ramen Noodle Noodle Pasta & Noodles Kale Leafy Greens Vegetable Broccoli/Broccolini Main Dinner Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Make Ahead Roast Epicurious Pasta Salad

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