Perfect for a Meatless Monday or Lenten Friday Meal, this noodle bowl gets a double punch of protein from peanut butter and silken tofu.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Noodle Month......
I am hosting today and asked the others to join me in celebrating March as National Noodle Month. Dinner doesn't get much easier or more delicious than noodles. So many choices, so many cultures, so much fun........
- A Messy Kitchen: Garlic Lover's Pasta
- Karen's Kitchen Stories: Kung Pao Noodles
- Mayuri's Jikoni: Manchow Soup
- A Day in the Life on the Farm: Protein Packed Noodle Bowl
- Food Lust People Love: Savory Garlic Rice Noodles
- Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Sour Cream Noodles
- Amy's Cooking Adventures: Stir Fry Noodles with Beef
- Sneha's Recipe: Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Noodles
- Our Good Life: Winter Comfort Food: Butter Noodles
This noodle bowl is ready in a flash. The double punch of protein sates your appetite while the flavors and noodles comfort your soul.
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Protein Packed Noodles
Perfect for a Meatless Monday or Lenten Friday Meal, this noodle bowl gets a double punch of protein from peanut butter and silken tofu.
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 c. silken tofu
- 1/4 c. warm water
- 3 T. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 T. ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 t. chile garlic sauce
- 1 t. toasted sesame oil
- 1 pkg. (14 oz) Udon noodles, prepared per package directions
- 1/4 c. roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- Place the peanut butter, tofu, water, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, chile sauce, and sesame oil into blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour over the prepared noodles and toss to coat. Garnish with the chopped peanuts.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe found in food and wine
Nutrition Facts
Calories
575Fat (grams)
46 gSat. Fat (grams)
8 gCarbs (grams)
23 gFiber (grams)
5 gNet carbs
18 gSugar (grams)
9 gProtein (grams)
26 gSodium (milligrams)
2000 mgCholesterol (grams)
0 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
I have a package of udon noodles I need to use asap. All I need is the tofu and I’m set. I’m so excited to try this! Have a fun vacation!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen, we are having a nice time.
DeleteA friend has gotten me to try tofu, and this recipe would be right up her alley, as it would be in mine.
ReplyDeleteSo easy and so good, Sid.
DeleteWow, that really could not be easier to make, Wendy! And I'll bet it's just as good cold the next day.
ReplyDeleteWell, I wouldn't know, there is never any left LOL
DeleteLike easy and filling protein rich meals like these noodles. Had all the ingredients at hand. Made it for dinner and turned out absolutely delicious. I also added some pak choy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed it, Mayuri.
DeleteWe love udon, this looks wonderfully filling.
ReplyDeleteIt's very comforting, Kelly.
DeleteWith my blood sugar issues, I have to have protein with my carbs and I love, love, love that it is rich in protein!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you will be able to enjoy it.
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