Spicy Tofu and Soba Noodles

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Spicy Tofu and Soba Noodles

 

Vegan

Preparation: 30 minutes

Serves 4

 

1 T tamari or light soy sauce

1 tsp five-spice powder

1 - 2T ginger, minced or grated

1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1-2 large garlic cloves, minced

1/2 c. fresh orange juice

1 T rice or wine vinegar

2 tsp honey mustard (optional)

cayenne or hot sauce to taste

12 oz soba noodles

4 oz spinach or a head of broccoli, chopped

(optional)

1 T olive oil

1 tsp roasted sesame oil -- (optional)

6 green onions, thinly sliced

 

1.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce,

five-spice powder, and ginger.

2.Pour the sauce over tofu and let marinade

until you're ready to use it (up to

3 days).

3.Bring a pot of water to the boil and start to

cook the pasta.

4.Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine

garlic, orange juice, vinegar,

mustard, and cayenne.

5.Add marinated tofu, and simmer 2 to 3

minutes.

6.Add the spinach or broccoli to the boiling

pasta,

7.Boil 1 minute.

8.Drain the pasta and veggies.

9.Toss with the olive oil and sesame oil.

10.Spoon the tofu mixture on top and garnish

with the green onion slices.

 

 

 

 

Fettucine, linguini and regular spaghetti

work great in this too.

 

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