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Soba Noodles with Tofu
and crunchy bok choy and carrots

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This dish shows you that you don't need a lot of ingredients to create something flavorful. Tender soba noodles provide the backdrop for crunchy bok choy and carrots and crispy sauteed tofu sticks. An Asian-style vinaigrette ties it all together!

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4
Soba Noodles with Tofu:
  • Garlic powder - 2 tsp
  • Onion powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
  • Tofu, extra firm (vacuum packed preferable) - 1 lb , sliced into matchsticks
  • Soba noodles - 8 oz
  • Bok choy - 1/2 lb , sliced thinly
  • Carrots, grated (sub pre-grated or coleslaw mix) - 2
  • Brown sugar - 1 tsp
  • Soy sauce, low-sodium - 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
  • Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil - 1/2 Tbsp
  • Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
  • Lime juice - 1 1/2 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Make tofu seasoning - Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. (Can be done anytime ahead)

  2. Tofu - Press out any water. If you have the time, leave in a colander and place a plate on top of the tofu for ~30 minutes to drain out as much liquid as possible or try this contraption. Slice into matchsticks. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)

  3. Boil noodles - Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Add soba noodles and cook according to packaged instructions. Soba noodles don’t take long to cook, so keep an eye out. After draining, spread noodles out onto a sheet pan which will keep them from sticking. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)

  4. Bok choy / Carrots - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)

  5. Make dressing - Whisk together brown sugar, first part of soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and first part of cooking oil. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  6. Make salad - Toss noodles, bok choy and carrots with dressing. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add second part of cooking oil and then add tofu to heated oil. Add second part of soy sauce and tofu seasoning. Saute until crispy and brown on the outside, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Toss tofu with soba noodle salad. Finish with lime juice and season to taste with salt, pepper or any of your preferred condiments - we love a few shakes of hot sauce!


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