Stir-fried Tofu Bento Box with Sesame Soba Noodles and Ginger-Carrot Broccoli
This recipe makes extra fried tofu that you can easily use in salads or on sandwiches.
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This recipe makes extra fried tofu that you can easily use in salads or on sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. uncooked soba noodles
- 3 tsp. low-sodium tamari, divided
- 2 tsp. black or white sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbs. whole-wheat flour
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 block (6 oz.) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 2 Tbs. grated carrots
- 1 Tbs. finely minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
Preparation
1. Cook noodles in boiling salted water 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Toss with 1 tsp. tamari, sesame seeds, and sesame oil; season with white pepper to taste.
2. Stir together flour and garlic powder in medium bowl; add tofu, and toss to coat. Season with black pepper to taste.
3. Spray skillet with olive oil cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat, add tofu, and sauté 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to plate; sprinkle with 1 tsp. tamari; toss with nutritional yeast.
4. Return skillet to heat. Add 2 Tbs. water and remaining 1 tsp. tamari, then broccoli, carrots, and ginger. Cover, and simmer 3 minutes, or until broccoli is warmed through.
5. To assemble: Pack soba noodles in 1 section of bento box or portable container. Pack 1/2 cup tofu and 1/2 cup broccoli mixture in other sections, reserving remaining tofu and broccoli for use in other lunch dishes. Fill in last section with edamame. Refrigerate, uncovered, until all ingredients are chilled thoroughly. Cover box, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 bento box
- Calories 430
- Carbohydrate Content 53 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 14 g
- Fiber Content 16 g
- Protein Content 31 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 926 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g