Ginger Soba Noodles

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces soba noodles
• 1/2 large carrot, grated
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 7 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3/4 inch piece ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 boil water and prepare soba noodles according to package directions. drain and rinse them while they are still a bit firm or they will become mushy.
• 2 meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. press excess liquid out of tofu, then cut into 1-inch squares. spray pan with cooking spray and add tofu, arranging into one layer. saute for about 6-8 minutes, turning often to brown all sides of the blocks.
• 3 combine all dressing ingredients. either whisk together or blend in a blender (i use a magic bullet).
• 4 in a large bowl, combine carrot, green onions, bell pepper, cooled tofu, and soba noodles. pour dressing over and toss.
• 5 this can be eaten immediately, but i recommend refrigerating for one hour, then letting it come to room temperature.