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                                            Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    A variation of a recipe from  The Kopan Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from a Tibetan Monestary . It freezes very well and there are many different combinations you could try where it calls for mixed vegetables. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                16 ounces tofu, cubed  |  
                                                3 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (try 1 head of cauliflower and 4-5 carrots)  |  
                                                1 lb egg noodles  |  
                                                1 tablespoon earth balance margarine  |  
                                                1/2 tablespoon ginger, minced  |  
                                                1/2 cup onion, diced  |  
                                                8 ounces mung bean sprouts  |  
                                                2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed  |  
                                                1/2 cup frozen peas  |  
                                                2 cups fresh spinach, chopped  |  
                                                2 tablespoons braggs liquid aminos or 2 tablespoons soy sauce  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon chili powder  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon black pepper  |  
                                                1 -2 tablespoon ketchup (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. 1) Add oil to a skillet and fry the tofu until brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside. 2. 2) Parboil the mixed vegetables for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. 3. 3) Cook the egg noodles according to package directions and drain. Stir in the margarine and set aside. 4. 4) Add oil to a skillet and saute the ginger and onion for 2 minutes. Add the bean sprouts and garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Add the peas and spinach for 1 minute. Add the mixed vegetables for 1 minute. Then add the noodles, soy sauce and spices and mix well for 1 minute. 5. 5) Remove from the heat, add the tofu and serve hot.                              | 
                         
                         
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