Crispy Tofu Broccoli and Noodle Bowls

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Summary

In less time than it would take to pick up the phone, place an order, and dash out for pickup, you can have a savory, noodle-ly, and veggie-licious dish on the table any night of the week! Crispy marinated tofu and crunchy green broccoli make any weeknight dinner a genuine culinary delight. What’s more, this is a great recipe template for those weeks when you have a variety of veggies in your crisper drawer that may need to be used up before their expiration!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Crispy Tofu and Noodle Bowls

Ingredients

 14 oz organic tofufirm or extra firm, drained and pressed
Marinade
 1 tbsp sambal oelekor chili paste of choice (optional)
 1 tbsp organic lime zest
 2 tbsp lime juicefreshly squeezed
 ¼ tsp salt(optional)
Noodles
 8 oz organic whole-grain noodlesdry; soba, udon, or brown rice noodles
Broccoli
 3 cups water
 1 tbsp organic miso pastemellow white or chickpea
 2 tbsp coconut aminosor reduced-sodium tamari
 3 cups broccolichopped into florets
Bowls
 2 garlic cloves (large)finely minced or grated
 2 green onion (stalks)finely minced, green and white portions

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Make the tofu: After the tofu has been drained and pressed, cut it into 1” cubes. 

3

Make the marinade: To a large bowl, add the chili paste, lime zest, lime juice, and optional salt. Stir to combine.

4

Add the tofu and toss until the tofu is coated. Transfer the tofu to the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. 

5

Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy, tossing halfway through. 

6

Make the noodles: Make the noodles according to directions on the stovetop. Once finished, rinse with cold water to prevent them from sticking, and set aside. 

7

While the noodles are cooking, make the broccoli: Heat a large stockpot on medium-high heat and add the water, miso, and tamari. Whisk until the miso is dissolved. 

8

Once boiling, add the broccoli, lower to simmer, and place a lid over top of the pot for 5 minutes to cook the broccoli.

9

Remove the lid and test the broccoli for tenderness. If you’d like it more tender, cook for another 2–5 minutes. Once the broccoli is done cooking, remove it from the broth using a slotted spoon and place it in a bowl. Keep the broth!

10

Assemble your tofu noodle bowls: Divide the garlic and onion between two bowls (they’ll be on the bottom of the bowl and will heat once you add the broth). 

11

Divide the noodles, tofu, and broccoli between bowls.

12

Pour the broth over top. 

13

Garnish with cilantro or other herbs of your choice. 

Chef’s Notes

Substitutions
Substitute tofu with tempeh, chickpeas, or your favorite plant-based protein of choice.
Substitute whole-grain noodles with legume-based noodles.
Substitute broccoli with cauliflower, shaved Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, or your favorite veggie of choice.

Flour-Free
Substitute whole grain noodles with zucchini noodles, butternut squash noodles, sweet potato noodles, or your favorite vegetable noodle of choice.

Storage
Store tofu and leftover ingredients in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

439


Amount per serving
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Sodium 897mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 48g18%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g

Iron 3.7mg21%
Potassium 411mg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 14 oz organic tofufirm or extra firm, drained and pressed
Marinade
 1 tbsp sambal oelekor chili paste of choice (optional)
 1 tbsp organic lime zest
 2 tbsp lime juicefreshly squeezed
 ¼ tsp salt(optional)
Noodles
 8 oz organic whole-grain noodlesdry; soba, udon, or brown rice noodles
Broccoli
 3 cups water
 1 tbsp organic miso pastemellow white or chickpea
 2 tbsp coconut aminosor reduced-sodium tamari
 3 cups broccolichopped into florets
Bowls
 2 garlic cloves (large)finely minced or grated
 2 green onion (stalks)finely minced, green and white portions

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Make the tofu: After the tofu has been drained and pressed, cut it into 1” cubes. 

3

Make the marinade: To a large bowl, add the chili paste, lime zest, lime juice, and optional salt. Stir to combine.

4

Add the tofu and toss until the tofu is coated. Transfer the tofu to the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. 

5

Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy, tossing halfway through. 

6

Make the noodles: Make the noodles according to directions on the stovetop. Once finished, rinse with cold water to prevent them from sticking, and set aside. 

7

While the noodles are cooking, make the broccoli: Heat a large stockpot on medium-high heat and add the water, miso, and tamari. Whisk until the miso is dissolved. 

8

Once boiling, add the broccoli, lower to simmer, and place a lid over top of the pot for 5 minutes to cook the broccoli.

9

Remove the lid and test the broccoli for tenderness. If you’d like it more tender, cook for another 2–5 minutes. Once the broccoli is done cooking, remove it from the broth using a slotted spoon and place it in a bowl. Keep the broth!

10

Assemble your tofu noodle bowls: Divide the garlic and onion between two bowls (they’ll be on the bottom of the bowl and will heat once you add the broth). 

11

Divide the noodles, tofu, and broccoli between bowls.

12

Pour the broth over top. 

13

Garnish with cilantro or other herbs of your choice. 

Notes

Crispy Tofu Broccoli and Noodle Bowls
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