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Kicking Monday off with this freshย Roasted Sweet Potato and Salmon Soba Noodle Bowl.
Hey, hi! Happiest Monday to everyone!
I have to say, Iโm sad to see the weekend go, as it was one of the best ever, and filled with a lot of good things.
After the excitement of Fridayโs news of my brother confirming his spot on the US Olympic Snowboard team, the weekend was pretty much spent making travel plans for Koreaโฆand talking about Korea. My mom has been working in a fury to get everything booked and organized (thank god for my mom, sheโs like superwoman, just sayinโ). Me, my siblings, my parents, some girlfriends, my cousins (and a girlfriend and boyfriend), and maybe an aunt and uncle, are all heading to South Korea. Itโs like A LOT of people to be traveling around the world with, but not one of us is going to miss this.
So,ย the Gerardโs are headed to Korea! Whoop. Whoop.ย
Nothing is really as exciting as Olympic talk, but the rest of the weekend was still pretty great. Spent some time cooking and writing in an effort to try to get ahead on work before this coming week, but took Saturday night off to hang with Asher. We hit up the the nail solon (or the spa as she calls it) for her mani + pedi that I got her for Christmas this year, and then came back to my house to make chocolate chip pancakes and watch Gilmore Girls.
You know something? Chocolate chip pancakes + Gilmore Girls + Asherโs gigglesโฆtruly my favorite way to spend a Saturday nightโฆand no matter how old I get, I donโt think this will ever change. Fingers crossed that Asherโs teenage self will feel the same way in a couple of years.
Anyway, after the very grey and snowy Saturday (loving the snow), today Iโm welcoming all the fresh colors of this bowl with open armsโฆand preparing for a busy week.
Meaning, Iโm going to need plenty of healthy, colorful bowls like this to keep my energy high.
I canโt tell you guys how much I love creating recipes like this loaded bowl. Itโs layered with fresh flavors and thereโs simply nothing boring about it.
And you know? Itโs pretty easy too. I mean, itโs not a five ingredient recipe, but itโs an under an hour, healthy recipe, thatโs probably going to take your Monday from boring to funโฆand yummy.
Not sure about you guys, but thatโs definitely something Iโm down for.
Originally, this recipe started out as just a noodle bowl, but then the weather turned super bitter cold and the idea of adding steaming hot broth just sounded way too good.
I didnโt want to make full on soup because for whatever reason a salmon soup just sounds really weird to me, but I loved the idea of my soba noodles swimming in a light brothy liquid. So I did something in between a soup and noodle bowl and ended up with this soupyโฆish noodle bowl.
Itโs the perfect balance of noodles broth, veggies, and salmon and itโs delicious. Obviously.
The secret to this recipe is all in the homemade chili sauce. Itโs a combo of sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chilies, and a touch of honey to keep it sweet. The sauce is tossed with the veggies and salmon just before roasting, which allows for everything to caramelize in the oven.
The veggies and salmon all get cooked up on one sheet pan, and while thatโs happening youโll prepare the noodle portion of your bowl.
I used soba noodles for my bowls because I love pairing them with salmon. That said, you can also use rice noodles or even regular old pasta. Hey, I always say use what you loveโฆor what you have on hand!
When everything has finished cooking, arrange the sweet potatoes, bok choy, salmon, and noodles in bowls and then ladle the hot broth over top. Finish with a sprinkle of herbs and sesame seeds.
And DONE. And YUM.
Simple, quick, easy, healthy!
Also, this is the perfect recipe to meal prep with. Just roast your veggies and salmon as directed, and cook your noodles. Store everything in the fridge (together or separated, it doesnโt matter) and then pack up for lunch (skipping the broth part). Or rewarm as an easy, no hassle, no mess dinner (Iโd add the broth if youโre making for dinner).
Roasted Sweet Potato and Salmon Soba Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potato, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- juice from 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 4 wild caught salmon fillets
- 4 baby bok choy, halved
- 12 ounces soba noodles
- 4 cups low sodium chicken or veggie broth
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and basil for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.3. To make the chili sauce. Combine the sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, and chili paste in a glass jar. Shake to combine. 4. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Arrange the salmon and bok choy around the potatoes. Spoon half of the chili sauce over the salmon. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon has reached your desired doneness. Spoon the remaining chili sauce over the veggies and salmon, gently tossing to combine. 5. Meanwhile, cook the soba noodles according to package directions. Drain. In a pot, bring the broth, rice vinegar, and remaining tablespoon of soy sauce to a boil over high heat. Keep warm.5. To serve, divide the noodles, roasted veggies, and salmon among bowls. Ladle the broth over top. Garnish with sesame seeds and herbs. Enjoy!
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Monday dinner done right.
Not my favorite it felt like it lacked depth of flavor. However my husband loved it and wants it again soon.
Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate you trying out the recipe! xT
Delicious!
I used broccoli, red peppers and shiitake mushrooms plus the sweet potatoes.
Great flavours and came together really quickly.
Iโll definitely be making this again!
Hey Sharon,
Happy Sunday!!๐ Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your review, so glad it was enjoyed:) xx
Absolutely delicious and easy to make!
Hey Ann,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT
Is it 12 0z cooked or 12 oz dry of the soba noodles?
Hey there,
You will want to use 12 ounces of dry noodles. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
A bit hard to eat with the noodles, broth and big chunks of salmon, but it tastes delicious!
Hi Gabrielle! I am glad this still tasted amazing! Thank you for trying this! xTieghan
The sweet potatoes turned out really nice. However, (sadly) I do agree that the flavors in the dish were too mellow for my liking. I also wasnโt a fan of the broth, but the chili sauce was tasty on its own.
I am sorry about that, Katie! Is there anything I can help with? Please let me know! xTieghan
Was so intrigued by this recipe but was not impressed. I had to mess with the chili sauce to make it more potent by adding much more garlic, ginger, chili sauce, honey, and soy sauce. The broth though was not save-able. I only added half the amount of vinegar but the broth just tasted like vinegar water. Even adding brown sugar, lime, and more soy sauce couldnโt save it. The only part I liked was the roasted veggies and fish but then any recipe would work for that….
Hi Sam! I am sorry this did not turn out as expected! Please let me know if there are any questions I could help you with! xTieghan
This was great! The store was out of salmon (whaaaat?) so I used shrimp instead and it came out super tasty still. Skipped the broth when reheating my leftovers, Iโll need to re-try this again with the salmon some time!
That is so surprising!! But I am so glad this turned out amazing with shrimp, Laura! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this today for the first, and Im actually writing this while eating, but this couldnt wait.
THIS. IS. AMAZING. Ive made it without the soup and the noodels because I forgot to buy them (ups), but even without it, its soo good. I cant wait to make it properly with everything. and, I made everyone jealous by sending them pictures! So, my amazing food is getting cold, so Im going to get back to enjoying.
Lots of love from a greek girl living in Germany
Thank you so much Angela! I am so glad you loved this!
I’ve made this twice and the flavor profile is spot on! The sweet potatoes balance the nice spice of the chili sauce and the rice vinegar adds just the right amount of acid to the broth. However, if serving the way described, while it makes for a definite Instagram-worthy pic, I have to say it’s hard to eat. It might just be that my bowls aren’t wide enough, but I find it difficult to cut up the box choy, flake off the salmon, etc. all in the bowl. So, next time I’ll do all the cutting and flaking before placing everything in the bowl. But it’s definitely delicious and now has a permanent place in my recipe rotation, as do so many of your recipes. Keep them coming! You’re so talented! Would love to visit your studio sometime if you accept visitors. (I’m just down the hill in Denver.) ๐
Hi Kymley! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, thank you!
First, I love your blog and gave your cookbook to a handful of my favorites last Christmas. I live in Denver and enjoy reading about your very cool familyโs beautiful mountain life. I make one of your recipes at least weekly which is a lot considering that I have 3 little kids.
Second, this recipe sounds delicious as is but I did a little โuse what you have dinnerโ with this as a guide and I love how it came together. Thanks for the inspiration! I used curly kale for my greens and roasted it until slightly crispy after an olive oil massage. For the noodles, I subbed rice ramen and I also used honey smoked salmon and just warmed it up. Yum! Next time, I look forward to following it more closely. ?
Lastly, GO RED! Super cool.
Thank you so so much Katie! I am so glad you like my recipes!
Just made this for dinner – the PERFECT weeknight January meal! So much flavor. Thanks for another great recipe Tieghan!
Thank you Mary!
This looks incredible. You create the most delicious salmon recipes <3
Thank you Ashley!
I’m in love with your food! And all of your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I come to your blog to find inspiration and fresh ideas. Thanks for all your time and effort for sharing these fabulous recipes. Also – congrats to your brother for his spot on the US Olympic Snowboard team. How exciting!
I am so happy to hear this Kristy! Thank you!