Directions
Subtitle: A Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Low-Carb Meal Prep Idea for Weight Loss!
Description: This spicy vegetarian soba noodle bowl features a delicious cashew-based sauce, crunchy veggies, and protein-packed tofu. It’s perfect for meal prepping and can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner throughout the week. Plus, it only takes 30 minutes to prepare!
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 30 mins
For serving:
• Extra firm tofu – 1 block (cubed and drained)
• Fresh rice vermicelli (soba) noodles – 1 package (dried)
• Large carrots – 2 (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
• Red bell pepper – 1 (seeded and sliced into thin strips)
• Green bell pepper – 1/2 (seeded and sliced into thin strips)
• Shallot – 1 small bunch (minced)
• Garlic clove – 2 (minced)
• Ginger root – 1 tbsp (grated or finely chopped)
• Sesame oil – 2 tbsp
• Brown sugar – 2 tbsp
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• Rice vinegar – 1 tbsp
• Coconut aminos – 2 tbsp
• Water – 2 cups
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients (sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, water) and blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add fresh rice vermicelli (soba) noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the veggie stir-fry. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, shallots, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and carrots to the pan. Continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove the vegetable mixture from the pan and set aside. Keep warm while you assemble the bowls.
6. Once the noodles have finished cooking, drain them well and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared cashew sauce over the noodles and toss everything together using tongs.
7. To serve, divide the noodle mixture evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with the reserved vegetable stir-fry and additional chopped cilantro (optional). Enjoy your delicious, healthy, and easy Spicy Cashew Soba Noodles!
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In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients (sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, water) and blend until smooth. Set aside. |
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add fresh rice vermicelli (soba) noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. |
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While the noodles are cooking, prepare the veggie stir-fry. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, shallots, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. |
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Add red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and carrots to the pan. Continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
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Remove the vegetable mixture from the pan and set aside. Keep warm while you assemble the bowls. |
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Once the noodles have finished cooking, drain them well and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared cashew sauce over the noodles and toss everything together using tongs. |
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To serve, divide the noodle mixture evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with the reserved vegetable stir-fry and additional chopped cilantro (optional). Enjoy your delicious, healthy, and easy Spicy Cashew Soba Noodles! |
