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Rice Noodle Bowls with Almond Butter Tofu

URL: https://minimalistbaker.com/rice-noodle-bowls-almond-butter-tofu/

Ingredients

Tofu

  • 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 5 Tbsp sesame oil (divided)
  • 4 Tbsp salted creamy almond, cashew, or peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if not GF)
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 2 medium birds eye chili (crushed)
  • 6 Tbsp cornstarch

Salad

  • 10 ounces very thin rice noodles
  • 4 cups thinly sliced or ribboned carrots
  • 2 cups cucumber (sliced on a bias, then halved)
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro or basil (torn/chopped)

Dressing

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium fresh or dried bird’s eye chili (crushed)
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 tsp tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the tofu sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, and drain.
  4. Prep the vegetables and set aside.
  5. Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk to combine.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cut the pressed tofu into rectangles.
  7. Toss the tofu in cornstarch and sauté in sesame oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the almond butter sauce to the tofu and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  9. Assemble the bowls by dividing noodles, vegetables, and tofu, then serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
622
Total fat
34g
Total carbohydrates
64.1g
Total protein
16.5g
Sodium
838mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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