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Tofu-Vegetable Noodle Toss

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This simple pasta uses gluten-free buckwheat noodles to complement blanched veggies and a savory sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    3–4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients for noodles:

1

pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1

1/2 cups trimmed and halved snow peas

1

9

.5 ounces buckwheat soba noodles

1

tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Ingredients for sauce:

2

tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1

tablespoon mirin

1

/2 tablespoon agave nectar

1

/2 tablespoon rice vinegar

1

clove garlic, crushed

2

teaspoons cornstarch mixed in 1 tablespoon cold water

Dash sesame oil or chili oil (optional)

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add the vegetables to the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the water with a strainer and place them in a large bowl. Add the tofu and mix well.

    Step 2

    Bring the water back to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.

    Step 3

    For the sauce place all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear. Remove from the heat and pour over the tofu and vegetables, mixing well.

    Step 4

    Remove soba noodles from water and place in a large bowl. Toss with the 1 tablespoon soy sauce to separate the noodles. Pour the vegetable mixture over the noodles and toss well to mix. Serve warm or at room temperature, with Sriracha hot sauce as a condiment, if desired, for more heat.

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From The Healthiest Diet on the Planet © 2016 by Dr. John McDougall. Reprinted with permission by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.