This delightful entanglement of soba noodles was made possible thanks to Emily von Euw.
I first stumbled across Emily's blog, This Rawsome Vegan Life, in March of 2013 (almost three years ago to the day). It was a photo of her Raw Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream that lured me over to her site, as I was completely struck by the beauty of that cake (and still am today). As I found myself lingering in Emily's recipe archives and then her "About Me" page, her spirited attention to detail and empowered voice struck a chord. I sensed a sort of raw authenticity (no pun intended) within her words, and they inspired me.
Between her thoughtful, empathic words and her truly (r)awesome blog recipes, I could get carried away sharing my thoughts. But I won't, because I have other, equally enthusiastic praises to share about her latest cookbook, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook.
The book is divided into two sections of vibrant, plant-based meals: Raw and Cooked. Each section is brimming with meals that are simple and straightforward yet artful and creative. Emily has an uncanny knack for writing recipes that balance approachability with imagination, which is no easy feat.
I have flags running up and down the pages to notate recipes I'm planning to make. So many flags, in fact, that it probably didn't make sense to bookmark anything at all. A few that immediately caught my eye in each section are...
Raw
Raw Tacos with Sweet Corn, Kiwi, Cumin-Marinated Tomatoes + Pea Shoots | Green Coconut Curry with Marinated 'Shrooms, Broccoli + Tomato | Garden Burritos with Spicy Mushroom Nut Meat | Rawsome Pizza | Onion Corn Bread Sandwich with Avocado + Spinach Filling
Cooked
Creamy Butternut Squash with Sage, Cranberry Jam + Micro Greens | Yam Fries Forever | Freedom Falafel with Lemon Pepper Spinach Salad | Eggplant Oregano Steaks with Lemony Broccolini + Spicy Chickpeas
And of course, this fresh recipe for Soba Noodles with Carrot Ribbons and Miso Glaze...
This meal comes together in a speedy 20 minutes (maybe even less depending on your chopping skills). The ingredient list is short and the preparation is fuss-free, so the flavors of each element shine through and are brightened by one another. I found these noodles to be equally delicious whether served warm or chilled, and I love how light and refreshing the flavors are.
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for...
1| This recipe!
2| A chance to win a copy of The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook (or you can get your very own copy here).
Soba Noodles from The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook by Emily von Euw + A Giveaway!
Ingredients
Glaze
- 2 teaspoons miso paste
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 peeled garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon chunk of peeled ginger
Noodles
- 2 cups (180 grams) uncooked gluten-free soba noodles
Veggies
- 1 medium carrot, peeled
- ½ avocado
- 1 cup shredded spinach
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional)*
Instructions
Glaze
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth; it should be the consistency of cream. If it's too watery, add 1 tablespoon of miso paste. If it's too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water.
Noodles
- Cook according to the package directions.
Veggies
- Using a mandolin slicer, spiral slicer, or simply a cheese grater, shred the carrot into thin slices. Slice the avocado meat thinly lengthwise.
To Assemble
- Toss the noodles with the spinach, carrot shreds, and the glaze, then garnish with the avocado slices and sesame seeds (if using).**
Notes
**I drizzled the finished soba noodles with a bit of tamari for a salty punch of flavor. Excerpted from The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook by Emily von Euw (Page Street Publishing). Copyright © 2015.
The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook Giveaway
One winner will receive a copy of The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook. For a chance to win, simply enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below and comment on this post between March 9th and March 30th. Please note: this giveaway is only open to residents of the US and Canada.
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I love Emily's blog, her food always looks so delicious! She seems like such a sweet girl from her youtube videos and blog :)
I'd like to get more into vegan cooking and try out some raw stuff which isn't just pureed glop.
I'm feeling a bit bored of my current cookbooks and would love some new inspiration. I've seen some great pictures of this book and its recipes that I think this is what I need to awaken my mojo!
Omg, yum! This recipe sounds amazing and I am so excited about Emily's book!
This recipe looks great and perfect for my cooking style! Would love to win the book for more!
I need this book.
I'm having some non-vegan visitors for a week, and I need to not bore them with cabbage.
Oh my goodness I can't wait for Emily's cookbook to come out! In 2016 I have finally changed my diet to vegan and she is so creative when it comes to vegan and raw recipes! Sometimes I feel like I'm running out of ideas and this dish get me excited about sticking to the vegan diet. I am totally going to go get some soba noodles and some miso paste for dinner tonight!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Linda! I completely hear you on those excitement lulls and feeling like you need a new set of recipes to mix things up and reinvigorate. Also, I should have said this in the post -- the book is already out and actually came out this past fall! I'm just a bit behind on my cookbook reviews. It's a lovely, wonderful, spirited book. Definitely recommend it!
I've loved looking at Emily's blog for years! She has such interesting spins on recipes, that never seem too "holy-fuck this is so complicated."
These recipes sound great! I would love to incorporate more raw food into my diet.
This looks so yummy! I love Emily's blog! Definitely going to make this for my potluck next week :)
This recipe looks amazing! I've been trying to convince some of my friends the delicious ease being a vegan is and this recipe will definitely help my case!
I love Emily's blog! All of her recipes are so interesting and look delicious, but easy enough to make at home. I also have been wanting a vegan cookbook for awhile now!
Thank you for doing the giveaway, and for all of your recipes! I especially love the caramel sauce!
If the other recipes are anything like the Soba Noodle recipe the Rawsome Vegan Cookbook in my kitchen. It's been way too long since the last time I added a new cookbook to my collection.
I am a total newbie at raw food, so this would be great inspiration!
I'm a 17 year old, proud owner of Emily's Rawsome Vegan Baking. I absolutely adore Emily.
I would love to win a copy of this cookbook because the recipes seems simple enough for a novice cook like myself to prepare without becoming overwhelmed in the kitchen. I would also like to incorporate more raw foods into my diet as well. :)
I would love to win this cookbook for my mother. She is 74, over the past few years I have slowly managed to get her to change her ways as far as her eating habits are concerned. Well, in reality, it's still a work in progress!
She has always been the type of person who likes to try new recipes, but I cant get her to go the computer to look for recipes, she needs to physically hold the book in her hands! This would be a perfect gift to enlighten her cooking even more! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Ashley,
This soba noodles dish looks delish.
I'm always on the lookout for recipes that use raw ingredients. I believe the nutritional value of raw food is more potent. The nutrients in raw food aren't destroyed or depleted by heating or processing. I eat a lot of salads for this reason. But it would be great to have more "prepared" dishes to present...both to guests AND for myself. I know Emily's book would be a big help in this department!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
I would love to win this cookbook. Firstly, it combines both raw and cooked recipes, which is how I eat. Second, I can't buy any cookbooks right now, so this would be awesome!
Thank you for the chance.
I am always on the lookout for healthy vegan raw & cooked recipes for my family! My husband and son are not vegan but I am and when there is yummy food around everyone will eat it regardless of what is in it! :) Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
I would love to win because I'm always looking for ways to expand my cooking experience and try something new!
I would love to win this cookbook because I'm trying to add new plant-based recipes and this looks like it has delicious options!
I love the mix of raw and cooked recipes and I would love to see how to make raw pizza! I hope to win so I can try out some new amazing dishes!
I bought her dessert book and I love it, so I would love to try her savory recipes!
I dont know how to make any raw dishes. Other than fruit and things like that! This would be an amazing way to learn!
I am just beginning to use some raw vegan recipes and many of them are not very palatable to be. This was delicious and I look forward to trying more raw recipes from this cookbook.
The pictures are spectacular and the food looks amazing. I have not done much with raw...but look forward to trying. So is there a substitute for cashew? Husband cannot do nuts or dairy..
I am not sure if the above entry enters me into contest....please let me know if it does not. I have had trouble with rafflecopter before....thanks
I wanna win cause I want to try some rawsome raw foods and how to incorporate into my lifestyle. I've lost lots of lbs following the raw diet and I feel great and want to continue this journey with new recipes. Thanks
Every single recipe you listed that caught your eye sounds like food I want to eat - you're right, she is very creative with her pairings!
YUMMY! Looks delicious! Sharing on my vegan FB page, Peaceful Vegans. They will love it !
I just bought some soba noodles and have been looking for an interesting recipe. This will be perfect. Thanks!
I doubled the amount of ginger for this recipe.. just because! Ginger is delicious and healthy and gives a delicious kick to any dish it's added onto. I'd like to make a sweet spicy version next time for this dish, what spices can you recommend would go well with the maple syrup? Thank you.
I've been a fan of Emily's blog for about two years and I would love to try recipes from her new cookbook.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win this cookbook because I want to start eating healthier.
i collect cookbooks!
Ashley, Thanks as always for sharing lovely, easy and tasty recipes. I have the ingredients I need to give this one a shot, and would love to try more in that book!
I love trying news recipes :)
I would like to win because I am on month 3 of going vegan and would love more good food and recipes to true!
I have been following Em for years and it's been awesome to see her grow and follow her own path and be her own person. It would be awesome to see where that has lead her in recipe development
I'd like to win a copy of the Rawsome Vegan because I'm trying to transition to veganism after a lifetime of eating a mostly-vegetarian diet. The more ideas I can pull from in my transition, the better! I love the creative and innovative techniques that are often used to create delicious vegan dishes, so any new information for my "vegan toolbox" is welcomed.
The Rawsome Vegan cookbook was the one cookbook that caught my eye out of all the other cookbooks at Barnes and Nobles. I flipped through it once and fell completely in love with her recipes! Not only are they simple, healthy, but they look beautiful and sound delicious!
I would like this book because it would help me be more creative and give me guidance for food combinations
I've heard great reviews on her cookbook :) I would also love to eat healthier foods!
I'd like to win so I can try out all the recipes I want to!
Well if this sample recipe is any indication I want to see the rest of them. =)
Making this tonight, and I'd LOVE to win this! We've been vegan for a small time, so we only have a few recipe books - her's look great!