talked about it before, but I seem to fail pretty consistently at eating well during the day.
I’ve decided to be a bit more proactive and intentional about the foods that are available in the luncheon period. Not only am I bringing back intentional luncheons, I’m also bringing back the word luncheon.
When the lovely Ruth came to visit, she bought me a present. A wonderful Royal Doulton cup and saucer, and this packet of green tea noodles. I immediately wanted soy and chilli and spring onion and these noodles. So for lunch the next day, I spent some time making something that wasn’t microwaved leftovers. It felt indulgent and nice (isn’t that weird?) but also took less than 10 minutes. I timed it.
I like to think that I’m going to keep up this kind of cooking in the middle of the day bizzo, but we’ll see.
So tell me – do you go to much effort for lunch? Are you a sandwich-eater? (I’m not). Is it something to just get you through the day? Tell me all your secrets! I want to bring back the hot lunch. (I love how Ruth does it).
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Pressed for time? Forget to eat until it’s too late? Me too, so I’m trying to break the bad-lunch cycle. Starting with this soba noodle stir-fry!
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, sliced
- 2 mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 red capsicum, sliced
- 1 kale leaf, shredded
- 2 small cabbage leaves, shredded
- 1 square Soyco Thai Tofu
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion
Instructions
- While the noodles are cooking in a pot of boiling water for three minutes
- Meanwhile, stir-fry all the veg in a little oil in a hot frying pan until crisp-tender
- Drain the noodles, add to the veggies, add a splash of soy sauce and sriracha, top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. HELLO!
Keywords: soba noodle stir fry, vegetarian stir fry, quick stir fry, quick lunch, veggie stir fry, stir fried veggies
GourmetGirlfriend says
February 21, 2014 at 9:50 ami LOVE YOU! xxxx so glad to see you loving your gifts. xxxxxx
Veggie Mama says
February 21, 2014 at 1:32 pmyou did so well 🙂
Christina Howes says
February 21, 2014 at 10:24 amI absolutely love this kind of meal. I don’t work from home so when my boy goes down at 12 I can’t wait to eat my lunch. Usually a salami, salad sandwich. I have some soba noodles and stir fry vegies in the fridge so I am so doing this one today! Thanks for the inspo 🙂
Veggie Mama says
February 21, 2014 at 1:32 pmI hope it was good! I really should do it more often.
Tina Lacy says
February 21, 2014 at 10:25 amThis looks really yummy! I hate lunch breakfast and dinner have defined foods but I never know what to have for lunch, it usually ends up being crackers or toast or leftovers.
Veggie Mama says
February 21, 2014 at 1:32 pmYes! There’s nothing defined! I know what you mean 🙂
Lisa Mckenzie says
February 21, 2014 at 3:09 pmI made soba noodle salad for lunch twice but mine had roasted pumpkin in it and I loved it I also like like the new rice+ Aldi has it has black rice basmati rice and quinoa and makes Avery nice salad get some if you can I’m not a sandwich sort of girl either I like soup in the winter and salads and smothies for lunch in the summer xx
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:19 pmOh i did see those, and was wondering how they were! Thanks for the tip!
Reannon Hope says
February 21, 2014 at 7:27 pmNow that I’m not working I always try & make a good lunch. It’s usually a salad & usually consist of whatever I have laying around. Some days it’s a noodle dish. Some days it’s something on sourdough ( my fave is avo & tomato with chilli).If I have stuff stashed in my freezer I’ll make dumplings & I’ve also made Ruth’s gozleme a few times too. As you can see I’m quite boring with my lunch choices but they are mostly pretty healthy & easy to throw together. If I dont eat I become very very angry & not pleasant to be with. Also I have either been growing a human or been the source of food for a human since about the middle of 2012 so I feel guilty if I skip meals….aaaaaaand I love to eat ( I have the hips & arse to prove it!)
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:19 pmYou make dumplings for lunch? You are a goddamn legend.
Reannon Hope says
February 24, 2014 at 4:03 pmI buy pre made wrappers make abig batch of filling ( pork & veg is my fave) & pull them out as I need them- easy peasy hun 🙂
Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) says
February 23, 2014 at 1:47 pmI’m pretty good at doing lunch on time because my son will inevitably remind me that he’s hungry. If I don’t have that alarm system (if he’s at kindy) then I usually won’t remember to eat ’til around 3pm and by then I can’t really be bothered because I know I have to start making dinner soon anyway. Ugh. I pretty much live off left overs for lunch, they bring me so much joy. I haven’t had a microwave in years (always had tiny kitchens) so heating stuff up in the oven can take what feels like an eternity. Not a fan of sandwiches at all. Probably have one once a year if I’m forced to.
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:18 pmLeftovers are my life! I love them. They make lunch so easy. The kids have a great lunch, and I’m left eating 47 crackers because I can’t think of what I want 🙁
Katie Rainbird says
February 23, 2014 at 10:17 pmI eat a lot of eggs for lunch. Even with a cranky baby I can bash ’em out in mere minutes. Slap some spinach in the pan whilst I’m buttering my toast and it wilts just right. Shweet as. But I do like me a noodle!
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:18 pmI just never see eggs as a lunch thing! Breakfast, yes. Occasional dinner, yes. weirrrrrd
Katie Rainbird says
February 23, 2014 at 10:18 pmWhere has my pretty picture gone?
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:17 pmNo idea what you’re talking about!
Smaggle says
February 24, 2014 at 11:31 amPerfect! I love recipes for one… I’m often home during the day and want something more exciting than toast for lunch. Perfect!
Veggie Mama says
February 24, 2014 at 2:17 pmOh boy am I sick of toast!
Naomi @ Not Just A Mummy says
February 25, 2014 at 12:32 pmYUM! I’ve been craving something ‘noodley’ for ages for lunch.. This might just get a run this week. I pretty much squeeze lunch in either with the toddler or once he’s gone down for his nap. Generally, the last thing I feel like doing is actually preparing something but if I don’t eat, especially while being pregnant, I am a ravenous, angry dragon lady for the afternoon. 3 days outta 5 I make a massive salad either with a sliced boiled egg or poached chicken breast (I poach a couple on a Sunday for weekday lunches for husband, son and I), the other day I have leftovers and some weeks I treat myself to something takeway when the kidlet is at kindy (or I make a ham and cheese toastie.. Not nearly as exciting as an exotic takeaway salad but oh so good).
Veggie Mama says
February 26, 2014 at 9:02 pmI totally forget that I can TOAST sandwiches. I don’t know why I forget this, because I love them. I was a total dragon when I was pregnant and hungry, I still am! I used to make a big batch of quinoa or brown rice and put that in my salad. I found having a huge breakfast with lots of protein helped too. Gah, i can never keep up!
Aaron says
March 2, 2014 at 11:08 amYou just made me literally laugh out loud from your @ProBlogger post that was sent via e-mail.
“Just do it
Stop talking yourself out of it. Stop reading this! (Right here I burst out laughing.)”
Thanks.. -Aaron @ http://www.JuiceItUpp.com
Veggie Mama says
March 3, 2014 at 11:44 amHaha I love a sneaky joke. Glad you liked it, Aaron!
petal says
March 3, 2014 at 12:33 pmLunch is my favourite meal of the day! I did a poll amongst friends and relatives as to theirs and I was definitely in the minority. I love taking the time to make myself a delicious lunch when I have the time to enjoy it
Bridie @ Miss And Misters says
March 4, 2014 at 1:31 pmSo just a quick FYI, I think I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve now made this since you first posted the recipe. Maybe seven? So good!
Glamour Coastal Living says
September 10, 2015 at 10:31 amI am a lunch and sandwich hater. Working from home you would think it would be easy, but its often harder! I try and ensure I have leftovers so I can reheat and have something hot and nutritious pronto. I am always looking for more lunch meal inspo x
Veggie Mama says
September 10, 2015 at 3:26 pmOh no, it’s way hard! too many decisions, and I dont want any of them