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Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls

December 10, 2015 by Danae 17 Comments

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Shredded sesame chicken, red bell peppers, carrots and black bean noodles tossed in a delicious almond butter based Asian sauce are the perfect blend of flavors in these healthy sesame chicken noodle bowls!

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls | Skip the take-out and make these healthy, protein filled, Asian inspired noodle bowls instead!#ad #beanpastaI think by now you guys have figured out that when it comes to pasta I tend to cook with a lot of alternatives rather than the traditional variety. It’s not that I don’t like traditional pasta, because I do, it’s just that it doesn’t tend to like me. Traditional pasta leaves me feeling bloated and having some other digestive issues that I won’t go into detail about. Sometimes I’ll just deal with the side effects, but more times than not I try to find an alternative that I can enjoy without any consequences. Recently I tried Explore Asian Organic Black Bean Spaghetti and used it to make these Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls.

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls | Skip the take-out and make these healthy, protein filled, Asian inspired noodle bowls instead! #ad #beanpastaI was at Whole Foods in the pasta aisle checking out all the different varieties when I spotted this black bean pasta (It can also be found at Costco and Fairway stores). I was immediately intrigued because I’d never heard of bean pasta. The first thing that caught my eye other than it’s black color was the amount of protein and fiber per serving. 25 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber per serving, now that’s some pasta I can get behind! It’s gluten-free, organic, has less carbs compared to traditional pasta and the only ingredient in it is black beans.

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls | Skip the take-out and make these healthy, protein filled, Asian inspired noodle bowls instead! #ad #beanpastaOf course none of this means anything if it doesn’t taste good. Even before I turned these black bean noodles into sesame chicken noodle bowls, I found myself enjoying a couple forkfuls of the pasta by itself. The texture is al dente and never got soggy even when I had the leftovers for lunch the next day. The pasta is a tasty and easy to make alternative perfect for all diets.

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls | Skip the take-out and make these healthy, protein filled, Asian inspired noodle bowls instead! #ad #beanpastaNow let’s talk about how awesome these sesame chicken noodle bowls are! The ingredients in the noodle bowls aren’t extensive, just shredded chicken, red bell peppers, shredded carrot, green onion and sesame seeds. It’s the sauce that makes these bowls so delicious! The sauce if flavored with almond butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, more toasted sesame seeds, chili paste for some heat and a little honey for sweetness. It’s the perfect compliment to the chicken, vegetables and noodles. The great thing about this dish is it’s good warm or cold. Eat it warm for dinner then have the cold leftovers for lunch, either way it’s fantastic!

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls

Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Explore Asian Organic Black Bean Pasta
  • 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 of a red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste such as Sambal Oelek
  • 1 tablespoon hot water.

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain the pasta and add it to a large bowl.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, carrot and tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds to the pasta.
  4. Add all of the sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and toss together until everything is coated.
  6. The pasta may be served warm or cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440 Total Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 12g Cholesterol: 135mg Sodium: 824mg Carbohydrates: 18g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 8g Protein: 52g
© Danae
Category: Main Dish
Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls | Skip the take-out and make these healthy, protein filled, Asian inspired noodle bowls instead! #ad #beanpasta

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Explore Asian.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

    December 10, 2015 at 5:55 am

    Danae, great way to use this pasta--I bought it before for the exact same reasons you did!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 10, 2015 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Kristen! I was so impressed with it and can't wait to make some more recipes using it!
      Reply
  2. Marye

    December 10, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Yum, I would love some for lunch! This looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 10, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Marye! The leftovers made a great lunch!
      Reply
  3. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox

    December 10, 2015 at 6:23 am

    I LOVE that pasta!!! My GF neighbor gave it to me awhile ago and it makes the best salads. Love this recipe!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 10, 2015 at 10:25 am

      The black bean pasta is awesome! I can't wait to try some of the other ones they have!
      Reply
  4. Lauren @ Hall Nesting

    December 10, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I am so intrigued by this black bean spaghetti and the other ingredients with it seem amazing
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks Lauren! I really enjoyed the black bean spaghetti!
      Reply
  5. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

    December 11, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Who knew you could make pasta from black beans. Sounds cool. And I love the nutrition profile! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 13, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks Katie!
      Reply
  6. Melissa Falk

    December 11, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Love this recipe. Very effective photo ;)
    Reply
  7. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

    December 11, 2015 at 9:18 am

    This is my kind of noodle bowl! I need to find those noodles!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Yes you do Jessica, they're pretty awesome!
      Reply
  8. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting

    December 12, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I have never heard of this type of pasta! I will have to keep my eye peeled.
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      It's worth checking out Julianne!
      Reply
  9. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu

    December 14, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    How delicious! I love noodles but have never tried a black bean pasta before. Looks like a fantastic weeknight meal and your photos are extraordinary!
    Reply
    • Danae

      December 15, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks Jessica!
      Reply

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