Vegetable and Tofu Noodle Bowl With Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you like peanut sauce on your noodles, this is great comfort food (at least for me). Get a bowl, curl up on the couch, and watch a movie! You can also substitute chicken or shrimp for the tofu (then it wouldn't be vegetarian, of course - the tofu is great in it, though). Add or subtract what you like, and let me know how it turns out! Ingredients:
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked |
1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce |
2 tablespoons hot water |
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter |
1/4 teaspoon hot chili sauce, such as sriracha or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 teaspoons sesame oil |
1 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1 (16 ounce) tofu, extra firm water-packed (drained) |
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (your choice, for marinating tofu) or 2 tablespoons soy sauce (your choice, for marinating tofu) |
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetables (stir fry variety, safeway has a good one) |
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Prepare the tofu: Place tofu between several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes, pressing occasionally.
2. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Add either soy sauce or teriyaki sauce, and toss to coat the tofu. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. For the noodle bowl:.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
5. Combine teriyaki sauce, hot water, peanut butter, and hot chile sauce (or red pepper flakes), stirring with a whisk.
6. Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
7. Add tofu; sauté for 5 minutes or until tofu has browned a little.
8. Add teriyaki sauce mixture, and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add pasta, vegetables, and soy sauce; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring well.
10. Remove from heat and sprinkle with peanuts.
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