Garlic Ginger Noodle Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu & Sesame Seeds
Pan-seared tofu pairs beautifully with fresh veggies and teriyaki-style noodles in this quick takeout fake-out. You can substitute whole-grain linguine or brown rice noodles.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz whole-grain spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 14 oz extra-firm organic tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced or quartered white mushrooms
- 2 cups trimmed and halved green beans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges for garnish
Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
- 3 tbsp raw honey or coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp peeled and minced ginger
- 1 tsp chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal oelek)
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp arrowroot mixed with 2 tbsp water
Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: To a bowl, add broth and honey; whisk until honey dissolves. Whisk in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chile-garlic sauce, sesame oil and black pepper; set aside.
3. In a large skillet on medium-high, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Working in two batches, sear tofu, turning to brown all sides, until crispy, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
4. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high; add onions and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and beans and sauté for 2 minutes more.
5. To sauce mixture, stir in arrowroot-water mixture. Add sauce to stir-fry. Cook until heated through and sauce bubbles and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and tofu, toss to coat. Divide among plates and garnish with cilantro, seeds and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ¼ of recipe
- Calories 683
- Carbohydrate Content 107 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 19 g
- Fiber Content 16 g
- Protein Content 30 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 560 mg
- Sugar Content 24 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 6 g