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Noodles and Spinach With Tofu Recipe

Noodles and Spinach With Tofu Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb whole wheat spaghetti, cooked
1 lb frozen or fresh steamed spinach
1 -1 1/2 lb firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 -4 tbsp sesame oil
2 -4 tbsp soy sauce
2 -4 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp tahini ( ground sesame)
2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions:

For the sauce: Pour 1-2 tbs sesame oil in large frying pan/wok over medium heat. Ad 1-2 tbs of soy sauce, 1-2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbs peanut butter and 1 tbs tahini. Stir until mixed into a thick consistency, about 30 seconds.
Immediately add tofu and stir to coat. Stir intermittently, allowing tofu to brown before stirring. When tofu is browned remove from pan and set aside, cover to keep warm.
Repeat sauce process above, being perhaps a bit more liberal with oil and soy sauce. Add cooked spaghetti and mix through.
Add spinach and mix again. Heat and taste test for flavor.
Add tofu when spaghetti is hot, and sprinkle with with sesame seeds.
Toss and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.47 Kcal (1513 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.81g	30%
Sodium	569.61mg	24%
Potassium	386.83mg	8%
Total Carbs	29.77g	10%
Sugars	3.08g	12%
Dietary Fiber	8.85g	35%
Protein	21.52g	43%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	310mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.84 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.23g	30%
Sodium	207.75mg	24%
Potassium	141.09mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.86g	10%
Sugars	1.12g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.23g	35%
Protein	7.85g	43%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	1.8mg	27%
Calcium	113.1mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.1

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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