Doesn’t that look tasty? Every time I bring it for lunch, people comment how good it looks & smells. It’s healthy too, which is something many of us strive for – much better for you than those packaged frozen “healthy” meals chock full of preservatives & god knows what else!

I used udon noodles the first time that I had picked up at World Market, & then soba noodles I found at our Giant Eagle – they’re done in four minutes, & absolutely wonderful! Why do we westerners come up with everything so much more complicated – pasta that takes 10+ minutes to cook. How silly!

What you’ll need:
» Soba or udon noodles
» Grilled chicken breast. This is completely optional, but I always recommend adding a protein to every meal. I grilled mine on my George Foreman grill! :)
» Your choice of steamed vegetables. You can get a good quality frozen “stir-fry” or “asian vegetables” mix from the grocery store like I’ve done here, especially as we’re headed into winter, or chop up your own veggies. I suggest ones like green beans, asparagus, peppers, snow pea pods, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms – the more colors, the better!
» Your choice of sauce – soy, teriyaki, or something similar. Here, I used Trader Joe’s “Soyaki” sauce – I’m not sure what makes it so special, but it’s really tasty!

How to do it:
01 If you haven’t done so already, grill a bit of chicken. I think I used one or two boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins for one serving. They come in a big bag & are relatively inexpensive, so I use them for almost all our meals.

02 Cook desired amount of noodles according to package directions.

03 Steam your veggies. You can do this with any pot – just place your veggies inside, add a bit of water (maybe 1/4 cup), cover with something (I use a plate most of the times, as most of my hand-me-down pots have no lids), leaving a small opening. Takes about five minutes, or until you can just pop a fork into your broccoli or carrots.

04 Put chicken & vegetables on top of noodles; drizzle some sauce on top. I also added a few flax seeds to mine for another texture (which is what you’re seeing the picture) but that’s optional! Enjoy!