Sesame Noodles with Tofu

  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Peanut dressing:
1/2cup peanut butter
1/4cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1/3cup warm water
2tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1-- garlic clove, chopped
1/4cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2tablespoons sesame oil
1tablespoon honey
1/2 to 1teaspoons red pepper flakes
Noodles:
1pound thin egg noodles or spaghetti
2-- green onions, thinly sliced
1-- red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1-- yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2-- cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips
8ounces cubed extra firm tofu or chicken

Instructions

  1. 1. To prepare the dressing, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2. To prepare the noodles, cook noodles until tender according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3. Add noodles, green onions, bell peppers, cucumber and tofu to dressing, tossing to combine.