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Crispy Tofu Peanut Noodles
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30 MIN · 665 KCAL · STOVETOP

Crispy Tofu Peanut Noodles

Golden tofu and rice noodles tossed in a creamy peanut-lime sauce.

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeBowlBudget friendly

Ingredients

  • 14 ozextra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 8 ozrice noodles
  • 1/3 cuppeanut butter, natural
  • 3 tbsptamari
  • 1lime, juiced
  • 1 tbspmaple syrup
  • 1 tbspsriracha
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbspcornstarch
  • 2 tbsptoasted sesame oil
  • 3green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cuproasted peanuts, crushed

Method

  1. 1

    Toss the pressed tofu with the cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high and fry, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles per the package, then drain and rinse under cool water so they don't clump.

  3. 3

    Whisk the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic with a splash of warm water until pourable.

  4. 4

    Add the pepper to the tofu pan and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce and toss to coat over low heat.

  5. 5

    Top with green onions and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
665
Protein
31g
Carbs
67g
Fat
33g

Estimated from USDA data

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