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Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe

Today’s Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that’s packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! The flavors of drunken noodles are lovely–Chinese broccoli, Thai basil, ginger, limes, and sautéed tofu makes for a filling and delightful dinner!  

Today's Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that's packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! by cookingwithruthie.com

Why we love Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe

I love eating at Thai restaurants, I always get Drunken Noodles if they have them on the menu! These Tofu Drunken Noodles taste amazing and they’re super nutritious too!  

Oh and I just love those rice noodles soooooo much 🙂 

Today's Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that's packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! by cookingwithruthie.com

How to make Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe

  • Fill large pot with water, add salt, bring to boil.
  • Add rice noodles to boiling water and turn off heat, let soak 3-4 minutes until pliable.
  • Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside.
  • In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, juice of 1 1/2 limes, 1/2 tablespoon sambai.
  • Slice remaining 1/2 of lime into wedges for serving; set aside.
  • In large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil, once heated add tofu- salt and pepper and brown on all sides. (approx 5-6 minutes)
  • Transfer tofu to plate; set aside.
  • Return skillet to heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and coat pan, add ginger and chinese broccoli, add salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add rice noodles and soy mixture to skillet; toss to coat and cook 1-2 minutes to thicken sauce.
  • Add basil and tofu to skillet; cook 1 minute to heat through.
  • Serve with scallions and lime wedges.
  • Enjoy your Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe!

Today's Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that's packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! by cookingwithruthie.com

 

Yield: 2

Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe

Tofu Drunken Noodles on www.cookingwithruthie.com a healthy vegan dinner that tastes fabulous!

Today's Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that's packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package extra firm tofu, drain, pat dry, and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 (8 ounces0 rice noodles
  • 2 limes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, adjusted for spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 4 ounces chinese broccoli, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup thai basil, rough chop
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • sea salt

Instructions

  1. Fill large pot with water, add salt, bring to boil.
  2. Add rice noodles to boiling water and turn off heat, let soak 3-4 minutes until pliable.
  3. Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside.
  4. In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, juice of 1 1/2 limes, 1/2 tablespoon sambai.
  5. Slice remaining 1/2 of lime into wedges for serving; set aside.
  6. In large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil, once heated add tofu- salt and pepper and brown on all sides. (approx 5-6 minutes)
  7. Transfer tofu to plate; set aside.
  8. Return skillet to heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and coat pan, add ginger and chinese broccoli, add salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  9. Add rice noodles and soy mixture to skillet; toss to coat and cook 1-2 minutes to thicken sauce.
  10. Add basil and tofu to skillet; cook 1 minute to heat through.
  11. Serve with scallions and lime wedges.
  12. Enjoy your Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1347mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 9g

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Enjoy some Tofu Drunken Noodles this week and add in a bit of happy and healthy! 

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Today's Tofu Drunken Noodles Recipe is a healthy vegan dinner that's packed with awesome nutrition and tastes fabulous! by cookingwithruthie.com

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