Baked Chili Garlic Tofu Noodle Bowls
Ingredients
- 12 to 14 oz tofu
Marinade and dressing
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, use tamari for gluten-free
- 1 to 2 tbsp sriracha or other asian chile-garlic sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp miso
Bowl
- 1 cup or more veggies such as sliced carrots or broccolini
- 8 oz vermicelli or maifun rice noodles
- a couple of leaves of chard
Preparation
Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
Slice the tofu and marinate for 10 minutes.
Line a sheet with parchment.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 deg C).
Fish out the tofu slices and place on the parchment lined sheet.
Slice veggies like carrots, beet, broccolini and place on the sheet.
Drizzle some of the marinade on the veggies.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the tofu is crisp and veggies roasted.
Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
Add chopped greens to the pot to blanch.
Plate the cooked noodles and blanched greens in a bowl.
Top with tofu and veggies.
Drizzle remaining marinade and serve.
Garnish with cilantro or mint.
Add some sprouts or roasted nuts for variation.
