INGREDIENTS
8 oz. vegan ramen or linguini noodles
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any neutral oil) or 1/4 cup veggie broth (for water saute)
1 tub (14oz) firm tofu, cubed 1/2 inch
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks or thinly sliced diagonally
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
3 – 4 tablespoons tamari, coconut aminos, or soy sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or mirin
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 – 3 teaspoons dark sesame oil (toasted)
red pepper flakes or sriracha, to taste (optional)
3 scallions, sliced
bean sprouts
cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
Tofu: Start with the tofu by cubing it into 1/2 cubes and drying the cubes between a dish cloth or paper towels to remove excess moisture. Heat up a skillet nice and hot with a little oil, cook tofu, shaking the pan often to keep them from sticking, on each side for about 5 – 6 minutes, or until golden and lightly crispy looking. Set aside.
Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions, set aside.
Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the tamari (soy sauce), pure maple syrup/mirin, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar, and set aside. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
Stir-Fry & Combine: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add in the onion, stir fry for 3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and red bell pepper, stir-fry until al dente, about 4 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce, toss well to combine. Add the tofu and scallions, mix again.
Serve right away with bean sprouts and fresh cilantro for garnish.
Tips from the author:
For variation try these vegetables – Broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, bok choy, edamame, green beans, scallions, onions, bell peppers (any color), mushrooms, baby corn, snow peas, snap peas, and water chestnuts.
Make this gluten-free by using rice noodles, or other gluten free spaghetti or linguini noodles.
Oil free version: Make this oil free by using veggie broth in place of oil when stir-frying. Also omit the oil in the sauce.
Source: The Simple Veganista
8 oz. vegan ramen or linguini noodles
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any neutral oil) or 1/4 cup veggie broth (for water saute)
1 tub (14oz) firm tofu, cubed 1/2 inch
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks or thinly sliced diagonally
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
3 – 4 tablespoons tamari, coconut aminos, or soy sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or mirin
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 – 3 teaspoons dark sesame oil (toasted)
red pepper flakes or sriracha, to taste (optional)
3 scallions, sliced
bean sprouts
cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
Tofu: Start with the tofu by cubing it into 1/2 cubes and drying the cubes between a dish cloth or paper towels to remove excess moisture. Heat up a skillet nice and hot with a little oil, cook tofu, shaking the pan often to keep them from sticking, on each side for about 5 – 6 minutes, or until golden and lightly crispy looking. Set aside.
Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions, set aside.
Sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the tamari (soy sauce), pure maple syrup/mirin, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar, and set aside. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
Stir-Fry & Combine: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add in the onion, stir fry for 3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and red bell pepper, stir-fry until al dente, about 4 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce, toss well to combine. Add the tofu and scallions, mix again.
Serve right away with bean sprouts and fresh cilantro for garnish.
Tips from the author:
For variation try these vegetables – Broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, bok choy, edamame, green beans, scallions, onions, bell peppers (any color), mushrooms, baby corn, snow peas, snap peas, and water chestnuts.
Make this gluten-free by using rice noodles, or other gluten free spaghetti or linguini noodles.
Oil free version: Make this oil free by using veggie broth in place of oil when stir-frying. Also omit the oil in the sauce.
Source: The Simple Veganista