Spicy Almond Soba Noodles With Edamame

• 2 ounces dried soba noodles
• 12 cup shelled edamame
• 1 tablespoon sliced raw almonds
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (to taste)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons hot water, more if needed
• kosher salt or sea salt
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
• 12 red bell pepper, stemmed seeded and thinly sliced

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat, add the soba noodles and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until barely tender.
2. Use tongs to remove the noodles to a bowl, reserving the cooking water.
3. Return pot to the boil.
4. Add the edamame to the pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain and add to the noodles.
6. Toast the almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until lightly browned and toasty, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Remove immediately to a plate and allow to cool.
8. Coarsely chop.
9. Combine the nut butter, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
10. Add the hot water, stirring to mix well.
11. If it seems too thick, add more hot water, a teaspoon at a time, until it has reached the right consistency.
12. Add salt to taste and more vinegar and red pepper flakes if you want it tangier/spicier.
13. Pour over the noodles, add the scallion, bell pepper, and chopped almonds, and toss well.

noodles, edamame, almonds, almond butter, rice vinegar, garlic, red pepper, hot water, kosher salt, scallion, red bell pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-almond-soba-noodles-with-edamame-462316 (may not work)