Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Marinade:1 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tsp ground ginger1 block extra firm tofu, drained, well pressed, and cubedSauce:2 tbsp soy sauce1/3 cup crunchy natural peanut butter1 tbsp maple syrup3 tbsp lime juice (preferably fresh)1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp chili paste (to taste)1 clove garlic, minced2 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)12 oz whole wheat fettuccine (or other flat noodle)2 cups broccoli florets1/2 cup frozen corn kernels1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro2-3 green onions, both white and green parts sliced
Serves 4 - 6 (nutrition calculated for 5 servings)
Preheat the broiler. Mix together marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add tofu cubes. Stir to coat tofu and let sit a few minutes. Spray a cooking sheet with nonstick spray and transfer tofu (discard extra marinade) to sheet. Broil for 5 minutes; flip tofu cubes and broil another 5 minutes. Tofu should be dark and a little crispy. Set aside.
Boil fettuccine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, mix together all sauce ingredients. Add chili paste to taste.
Steam broccoli for until tender, but still crisp. During last minute of steaming, add corn and carrot to soften slightly.
In a large bowl, carefully toss pasta, vegetables, tofu, cilantro, and peanut sauce. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and lime wedges for squeezing.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RADIOACTIVEGAN.
Preheat the broiler. Mix together marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and add tofu cubes. Stir to coat tofu and let sit a few minutes. Spray a cooking sheet with nonstick spray and transfer tofu (discard extra marinade) to sheet. Broil for 5 minutes; flip tofu cubes and broil another 5 minutes. Tofu should be dark and a little crispy. Set aside.
Boil fettuccine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, mix together all sauce ingredients. Add chili paste to taste.
Steam broccoli for until tender, but still crisp. During last minute of steaming, add corn and carrot to soften slightly.
In a large bowl, carefully toss pasta, vegetables, tofu, cilantro, and peanut sauce. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and lime wedges for squeezing.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RADIOACTIVEGAN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 491.9
- Total Fat: 17.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 767.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 60.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.3 g
- Protein: 27.3 g
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