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Tofu Noodle Salad

40 mins Prep Time

20 mins Cook Time

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 green or red cabbage 

  • 1/2 cup edamame 

  • 1/2 cup chickpeas

  • 1 extra-large carrot, grated 

  • 1 large red bell pepper 

  • 3 green onion stalks 

  • Salt and pepper. to taste

  • 1/2 package (220-250 grams) of whole wheat spaghetti

Tofu

  • 1 package of firm tofu 

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 

  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated

  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Tofu Noodle Salad

7 Steps

  • Step 1

    Chop tofu into bite sized cubes. Whisk together marinade ingredients (soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil) and let tofu sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside. 

  • Step 3

    After tofu has marinated, remove tofu. Make sure to keep the remaining liquid from the marinade. 

  • Step 4

    Pour vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry tofu for about 5-10 minutes until all sides are lightly browned. 

  • Step 5

    Add all chopped veggies to the pasta and toss. 

  • Step 6

    Strain remaining tofu marinade so ginger and garlic pieces are non longer in marinade. Pour desired amount of strained dressing over pasta and veggies. 

  • Step 7

    Can be eaten hot, warm or completely cooled, right our of fridge. 

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 green or red cabbage 

  • 1/2 cup edamame 

  • 1/2 cup chickpeas

  • 1 extra-large carrot, grated 

  • 1 large red bell pepper 

  • 3 green onion stalks 

  • Salt and pepper. to taste

  • 1/2 package (220-250 grams) of whole wheat spaghetti

Tofu

  • 1 package of firm tofu 

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 

  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated

  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying

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Tofu Noodle Salad