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Tofu, Noodle and Vegetable Stir Fry

Stir fry is the ultimate fast food that can be made at home to deliver all the nutritional goods. As flexible as it is fabulous.

4
Serves
0
Serves of Fruit
(Per Serve)
3
Serves of Vegetables
(Per Serve)
INGREDIENTS:
  • 400g firm tofu
  • 3 teaspoons cornflour
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped
  • 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced into wedges
  • 1 large red capsicum, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 180g soba noodles
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 1 long red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt reduced soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
METHOD:
  • To prepare the tofu, squeeze out any excess moisture from the tofu block using a clean tea towel. Cut the tofu into cubes and place in a bowl. Dust with cornflour and season with cracked black pepper.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon of sesame oil in a large non-stick frypan over a medium heat.
  • Add the prepared tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden all over. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside until needed.
  • Heat the remaining ½ tablespoon of sesame oil in the same non-stick frypan over a medium heat.
  • Add the finely chopped coriander stalks, sliced brown onion, thinly sliced red capsicum, julienned carrot, thinly sliced zucchini and small broccoli florets to the pan. Cook until softened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the soba noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse well with cold water and drain again.
  • To make the sauce, combine the crushed garlic, finely grated ginger, finely chopped chilli, lime juice, salt reduced soy sauce, honey and hot water in a small bowl. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  • Add the cooked tofu, drained soba noodles and the prepared sauce to the vegetables in the pan and mix well to combine. Stir through the coriander.
  • To serve, divide the tofu, vegetable and noodle stir fry among four bowls.
RECIPE NOTES:
  • Adapt this recipe to suit your preferences – replace the tofu with another lean protein source such as chicken breast, beef strips or prawns. Replace the soba noodles with steamed rice.
  • Mix up the vegetables used in this recipe to include what you have available and what’s in season – snow peas, green beans, cauliflower and leafy greens would also work well.
  • If possible, choose broccoli grown locally in the Darling Downs.
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NUTRITION: Per Serving
2018kJ
KJ
28.6g
Protein
14.2g
Fat
1.9g
Saturated Fat
50.1g
Carbs
17.4g
Sugars
377mg
Sodium
14.3g
Fibre
NUTRITION: Per 100 grams
427kJ
KJ
6g
Protein
3g
Fat
0.4g
Saturated Fat
10.6g
Carbs
3.7g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
3g
Fibre
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Recipe produced in conjunction with Nutrition Australia Qld.

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