These simple, satisfying vegan creamy sesame-avocado soba noodles come together in a speedy 25 minutes. Soba noodles are cooked to perfection and then tossed in a creamy and savory combination of avocado, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice + fresh ginger.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend filled with family, friends, and plenty of sunshine!

We were graced with one of those perfect sunny + 75-degree days in Chicago yesterday, so Dan and I spent the sun-infused Sunday exploring the city on our wintertime dust-collectors and storage unit decorations bikes.

There’s something so freeing about hopping on a bike and pedaling ferociously into the cool breeze that rolls off the lake this time of year. That first breath of spring air makes us all a little more mindful of the beautiful world that surrounds us, and everything seems to transform into optimism and opportunities. So invigorating and inspiring. I want to capture that feeling, bottle it, and release its essence during the more dreary days of winter. For now, there are hopes and expectations for the warmer days to come, and it feels awesome. Fingers crossed for no snow in May… or June for that matter.

These creamy sesame-avocado soba noodles are the perfect step into spring. Hearty enough for a spring day with a remnant winter chill in the air and light enough to refresh on those unexpected hot days that inevitably surprise us come late May.

Buckwheat soba noodles are boiled in a combination of water and soy sauce to infuse the dish with flavor right from the start. The noodles are then tossed in a creamy and savory combination of avocado, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice + fresh ginger.

A garnish of juicy bok choy adds texture and a pop of spring green color.

This dish comes together in a breezy 20-25 minutes, so it’s perfect to throw together for a quick, satisfying, and healthy weeknight meal. Flavorful. Nutritious. Simple. Creamy. Hits-the-spot amazing.