A cozy Black Sesame Noodle Bowl made with soba noodles, roasted sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and a creamy black sesame butter sauce.
Happy Halloween week, friends.
Every year, I convince myself that this will be the year our porch finally becomes a trick-or-treat stop. We have lived in our condo for several years, and despite lighting the porch, carving pumpkins, and setting them out where everyone can see them, not one trick-or-treater has made it to our door.
There are definitely kids in the neighborhood, so I can only assume our house is either too far down the street or secretly haunted. Still, I buy a small bag of candy every October, just in case.
This week felt especially festive because we had a friend over for pumpkin carving and cozy fall food. I always picture pumpkin carving as a charming autumn activity, and then I remember the reality: pumpkin seeds on the floor, orange pulp everywhere, and hands covered in slippery pumpkin guts.
In our house, pumpkin carving is a team effort. M handles most of the knife work, and I take on the scraping. It takes patience, stamina, and a strong tolerance for slime, but the result is always worth it: glowing jack-o’-lanterns on the patio, looking cheerful and a little spooky.
This Black Sesame Noodle Bowl brings that same dramatic fall energy to the dinner table. It is warm, nourishing, flavorful, and perfect for chilly evenings. The dark black sesame sauce makes the bowl feel special, while the roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts add cozy autumn color and texture.
These black sesame noodles are made with soba noodles, oven-roasted vegetables, and a creamy Black Sesame Butter Sauce that is savory, slightly sweet, tangy, and gently spicy. It is a simple vegan noodle bowl that works beautifully for Halloween week, fall dinners, meal prep, or anytime you want a satisfying plant-based meal.
