Name: Asian Vegan Tofu Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Dried rice noodles - ¼ (16 ounce) package; Firm tofu, cubed - ½ (12 ounce) package; Soy sauce - ¼ cup; Coconut oil, divided - 3 tablespoons; Teriyaki sauce - 1 teaspoon; Garlic, minced, divided - 2 cloves; Cayenne pepper, or to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Red bell pepper, cubed - 1; Fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces - ½ cup; Grated fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon; Sesame seeds, or to taste - 1 teaspoon; Vegetable seasoning, or to taste - ½ teaspoon; Vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®) - 4 tablespoons; Fresh lemon juice, or to taste - 1 tablespoon; Asian red chile sauce, such as Sriracha®, or to taste - 1 tablespoon; Cider vinegar - 1 teaspoon; Soy sauce - 1 splash; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 splash

Ingredients for - Asian Vegan Tofu Noodles

1. Dried rice noodles ¼ (16 ounce) package

2. Firm tofu, cubed ½ (12 ounce) package

3. Soy sauce ¼ cup

4. Coconut oil, divided 3 tablespoons

5. Teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon

6. Garlic, minced, divided 2 cloves

7. Cayenne pepper, or to taste ¼ teaspoon

8. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

9. Red bell pepper, cubed 1

10. Fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ cup

11. Grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon

12. Sesame seeds, or to taste 1 teaspoon

13. Vegetable seasoning, or to taste ½ teaspoon

14. Vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®) 4 tablespoons

15. Fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 tablespoon

16. Asian red chile sauce, such as Sriracha®, or to taste 1 tablespoon

17. Cider vinegar 1 teaspoon

18. Soy sauce 1 splash

19. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 splash

How to cook deliciously - Asian Vegan Tofu Noodles

1 . Stage

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

2 . Stage

Combine tofu, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, teriyaki sauce, 1/2 of the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

3 . Stage

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over low heat and cook the remaining garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and green beans and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from marinade and add to vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Season with vegetable seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add drained noodles and stir to combine.

4 . Stage

Combine vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, red chile sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve with the tofu noodles.