Chinese Barbeque Noodles with Carrots and Onions served with Stir-Fried Sesame Broccoli
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Noodles:16 oz. Chinese wide lo mein noodles, rice noodles, or fettucine1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 limes, juice only (about 1/4 cup)4 T brown sugar2 t rice vinegar2 T sesame oil, divided1/2 red onion, slivered1 1/2 cups carrots, grated or shredded1/2 lb extra-firm Tofu, well drained and diced1/2 cup chopped basil or cilantroFor the Broccoli:1 lb broccoli spears or florets, cut into bite-sized pieces1 T sesame oil2-4 garlic cloves, minced (1-2 tsp)2 T water1 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
To Make the Noodles:
Cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse them.
Saute tofu in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and stir-fry for several minutes until they are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, sauce, cooked tofu, and cilantro or basil. Toss to combine until heated through.
To make the Broccoli:
Heat 1 T sesame oil in a large skillet. Lightly brown garlic, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli pieces and 2 T water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for about five minutes. Add soy sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute more before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAILLEANLARKIN.
Cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse them.
Saute tofu in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and stir-fry for several minutes until they are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, sauce, cooked tofu, and cilantro or basil. Toss to combine until heated through.
To make the Broccoli:
Heat 1 T sesame oil in a large skillet. Lightly brown garlic, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli pieces and 2 T water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for about five minutes. Add soy sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute more before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAILLEANLARKIN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 350.0
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 685.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 63.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 9.1 g