Here’s a spicy noodle dish that’s packed with vegetables; covering the pan during cooking helps trap the steam so the vegetables soften more quickly (and retain their nutrients). Look for soba noodles made entirely of buckwheat flour; besides being gluten-free, they are more nutritious than soba made from whole-wheat flour.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　8 ounces soba noodles (preferably 100 percent buckwheat)

　　2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

　　14 ounces (1 package) extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　Coarse salt

　　2 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthwise

　　1 head (1 1/2 pounds) broccoli, broken into small florets

　　1 head (1 pound) bok choy, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise

　　4 garlic cloves, minced

　　1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

　　3 tablespoons almond butter

　　2 tablespoons water

　　3 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

　　2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce

　　

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles until tender according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse with cold water; drain again.

　　

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add tofu and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

　　

Step 3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add bell peppers, broccoli, bok choy, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover (pan will be very full), and cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together almond butter and the water, then whisk in vinegar and soy sauce.

　　

Step 5

Add reserved noodles, tofu, and sauce to pan with vegetables. Cook, tossing, until noodles are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 511

　　

Step 8

Saturated Fat: 1.53g

　　

Step 9

Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 11

Carbohydrates: 67g

　　

Step 12

Protein: 26.7g

　　

Step 13

Sodium: 670mg

　　

Step 14

Fiber: 7.6g

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