Thai Sesame Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables

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Thai Sesame Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables

Thai Sesame Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables is an easy, healthy weeknight meal that is also super versatile! It’s a fun, flavor-packed and balanced way to go meatless.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Additional Time30

Total Time1

Course: Pizza and Pasta

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: -3

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 container (14-ounce) extra-firm tofu
Salt
4 ounces linguine regular, whole grain or gluten-free
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil divided
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or to taste
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
1-2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable broth
1 bag (16-ounce) broccoli slaw
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced diagonally
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Start by draining the tofu. Cut the tofu into 6 even slabs widthwise.--Line a sheet pan with a clean kitchen towel or double layer of paper towels. Place tofu slabs flat on the paper towels.--Place another clean kitchen towel on top or another double layer of paper towels.--Place another baking sheet over the tofu.--Place a heavy item such as a cast-iron skillet or several heavy books on the top cookie sheet. Alternatively, use a tofu press. Set aside.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
Whisk together vegetable broth, tahini, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ginger and garlic. Set aside.
Cut tofu into cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add tofu cubes and brown well on all sides, tossing or stirring frequently, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate or into the colander with the drained pasta.
Refresh oil if needed. Add broccoli slaw to skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring often until beginning to soften.
Add scallion and cook 1 minute more.
Add sauce combination and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in pasta and tofu and toss to gently heat through.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Broccoli slaw is available in the prepped vegetable section of your produce department.

TOFU TIPS:

Cut the block of tofu into six even “slabs” widthwise.
Line a baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel or a double layer of paper towels.
Place the slices of tofu flat on the towels, then top them with another clean kitchen towel or a double layer of paper towels.
Place another baking sheet on top and weigh it down with a heavy object such as a cast-iron skillet or books.
Let it sit for 30 minutes to squeeze the water out gently.
Cut into cubes for this recipe.

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