Name: Chili Spinach Pesto Noodle Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces soba or udon noodles; 4 hardboiled eggs, for serving; Toasted Sesame seeds, for serving; Pesto; 1 1/2 cup baby spinach; 1/2 cup basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili paste

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Ingredients

8 ounces soba or udon noodles
4 hardboiled eggs, for serving
Toasted Sesame seeds, for serving
Pesto
1 1/2 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili paste

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package. Drain and rinse well.
Combine ingredients for the pesto through the salt in a food processor or blender and blend until well combined, adding more olive oil if needed to make smooth. Stir in a small bit of chili paste, taste, and add more if desired (for personal spiciness preference).
In a bowl, combine noodles with pesto. Serve with noodle bowl with sliced hardboiled eggs and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.