Dairy-Free Thai Peanut Noodles
 
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These flavorful noodles are a great way to mix up weeknight dinners. Don't hesitate to add additional vegetables, like broccoli, bok choy, bell peppers, or spinach.
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) package firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 1 cup +1/4 cup water, divided
  • ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • ¼ cup smooth peanut butter (can sub sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 8 ounces dry rice noodles
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves or green onions, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup water and ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  3. Transfer the tofu to a baking sheet in a single layer and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, turning it once.
  4. Let the tofu cool, then cut the slices into cubes.
  5. Add the remaining ¼ cup water, peanut butter, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to your food processor or blender and puree to combine.
  6. Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
  7. Transfer the cooked noodles to a serving bowl. While the noodles are still hot, toss them with the tofu and sauce.
  8. Garnish the Thai peanut noodles with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and/or lime wedges, if desired. Optionally squeeze the lime over the noodles - it's delicious!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe Calories: 415 Fat: 16g Saturated fat: 3.1g Carbohydrates: 54.4g Sugar: 2.4g Sodium: 796mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 15.1g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/thai-peanut-noodles