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9 Noodle Bowls That Are Just Yum

With its hearty bases, flavorful dressings, and bevy of spices, this new take on the salad is making food bloggers flip.
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<p>If summer were a noodle recipe, this would be it. Lime, agave nectar, mint leaves, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and avocado are just a few of the refreshing ingredients lurking under juicy, teriyaki-marinated steak.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://camillestyles.com/tuesday-tastings/tuesday-tastings-thai-steak-noodles/" target="_blank">Camille Styles</a>.</strong></p>
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With its hearty bases, flavorful dressings, and bevy of spices, this new take on the salad is making food bloggers flip. And unlike their hot, soupy relatives, these recipes are exactly what you'll want as the weather warms up.
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Thai Steak and Noodles

<p>If summer were a noodle recipe, this would be it. Lime, agave nectar, mint leaves, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and avocado are just a few of the refreshing ingredients lurking under juicy, teriyaki-marinated steak.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://camillestyles.com/tuesday-tastings/tuesday-tastings-thai-steak-noodles/" target="_blank">Camille Styles</a>.</strong></p>
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If summer were a noodle recipe, this would be it. Lime, agave nectar, mint leaves, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and avocado are just a few of the refreshing ingredients lurking under juicy, teriyaki-marinated steak.

Get the recipe from Camille Styles.

2

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash Thai Noodle Bowl

<p>On those days when you're too busy to spend much time in the kitchen, let your crock-pot do the work for you. Replacing typical noodles with spaghetti squash not only reduces the calorie count, but it also gives you lots more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.theskinnyfork.com/blog/crock-pot-spaghetti-squash-thai-noodle-bowl" target="_blank">The Skinny Fork</a>.</strong></p>
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On those days when you’re too busy to spend much time in the kitchen, let your slow cooker do the work for you. Replacing typical noodles with spaghetti squash not only reduces the calorie count, but it also gives you lots more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Get the recipe from The Skinny Fork.

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Spaghetti Squash Noodle Bowl and Lime Peanut Sauce

<p>Dressing is the best part of many dishes, and this one's no exception. Only since the peanut sauce is made mostly with healthy oils and flavored naturally with agave and ginger, you can indulge <em>and</em> rest assured your meal is still good for you.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.thefirstmess.com/2013/03/06/spaghetti-squash-noodle-bowl-lime-peanut-sauce/" target="_blank">The First Mess</a>.</strong></p>
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Dressing is the best part of many dishes, and this one’s no exception. Only since the peanut sauce is made mostly with healthy oils and flavored naturally with agave and ginger, you can indulge and rest assured your meal is still good for you.

Get the recipe from The First Mess.

4

Easy Veggie Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce

<p>Don't let the black noodles throw you off—they're made from black beans, meaning this recipe is both gluten-free and vegan. But it's still packed with flavor thanks to a peanut sauce sweetened with maple syrup.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/4/2/easy-veggie-noodle-bowl-with-peanut-sauce.html" target="_blank">Edible Perspective</a>.</strong></p>
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Don’t let the black noodles throw you off—they’re made from black beans, meaning this recipe is both gluten-free and vegan. But it’s still packed with flavor thanks to a peanut sauce sweetened with maple syrup.

Get the recipe from Edible Perspective.

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5

Rainbow Veggies with Rice Noodles

<p>Loaded with cabbage, Swiss chard, corn, and peppers, each bite of this dish is as tasty as it is colorful.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://divinehealthyfood.com/rainbow-veggies-rice-noodles/" target="_blank">Divine Healthy Food</a>.</strong></p>
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Loaded with cabbage, Swiss chard, corn, and peppers, each bite of this dish is as tasty as it is colorful.

Get the recipe from Divine Healthy Food.

6

Rice Noodle Salad with Spicy Lemongrass Dressing

<p>We didn't know noodles could inspire such strong feelings, but we're drooling over this spicy dish of chili peppers, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cilantro.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2012/08/spicy-asian-noodle-salad-recipe.html" target="_blank">Season with Spice</a>.</strong></p>
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We didn’t know noodles could inspire such strong feelings, but we’re drooling over this spicy dish of chili peppers, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cilantro.

Get the recipe from Season with Spice.

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Soba Noodle Bowl

<p>For a quick—and deliciously healthy—vegetarian option, serve this mix of broccoli, celery, jalapeños, and chickpeas. The noodles are basically just a vessel for all of the other goodies in there.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="https://www.designlovefest.com/2014/02/soba-noodle-bowl-recipe/" target="_blank">Designlovefest</a>.</strong></p>
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For a quick — and deliciously healthy — vegetarian option, serve this mix of broccoli, celery, jalapeños, and chickpeas. The noodles are basically just a vessel for all of the other goodies in there.

Get the recipe from Designlovefest.

8

Peanut-Sesame Slaw with Soba Noodles

<p>Who doesn't love a good slaw come summer? Made with an Asian twist and soba noodles, this healthy version isn't laden with heavy mayo, but it's still perfect for your next BBQ.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2014/peanut-sesame-slaw-with-soba-noodles/" target="_blank">Cookie + Kate</a>.</strong></p>
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Who doesn’t love a good slaw come summer? Made with an Asian twist and soba noodles, this healthy version isn’t laden with heavy mayo, but it’s still perfect for your next BBQ.

Get the recipe from Cookie + Kate.

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9

Cucumber Mint Noodles with Ginger Dressing

<p>When the first heat wave rolls in, we know exactly how we'll be cooling down: with this awesome (and raw!) minty-fresh cucumber noodle bowl.</p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://talesofakitchen.com/raw/cucumber-mint-noodles-with-ginger-dressing/" target="_blank">Tales of a Kitchen</a>.</strong></p>
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When the first heat wave rolls in, we know exactly how we’ll be cooling down: with this awesome (and raw!) minty-fresh cucumber noodle bowl.

Get the recipe from Tales of a Kitchen.

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