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