Tofu Vegetable Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz block of extra firm tofu (pressed & dry)
- 4oz lo mein noodles
Sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari / soy sauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp garlic chili sauce
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
- salt to taste
Toppings
- Bell pepper slices (roasted)
- Spinach (sauted)
- 2 chopped roasted peanuts
Preparation
Tofu
Cut 1-8oz block of extra firm tofu (pressed and dry) into about 3/4-inch cubes and bake in oven on lined baking sheet 400F until golden and slightly crispy, about 20 minutes. At the same time bake some red pepper slices to use for toppings later.
Noodles
Cook 4oz wide Lo Mein noodles as per packet directions.
Sauce
Whisk all sauce ingredients.
Assembly
Once tofu is ready, heat skillet and add sauce.
Cook until sauce starts to bubble.
Add baked tofu and 2 sliced scallions and keep stirring while heating.
Quickly add cooked Lo Mein noodles and stir for another minute or so until heated through.
Remove from heat and add cooked veggies of choice.
Fold in 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime.
