Pasta with tofu
Background
This Japanese-style pasta and tofu dish is easy to make, healthy and vegan. I used red lentil pasta so it’s gluten-free and low-carb too. Served with a crispy salad you’ll have a yummy & filling meal.
Ingredients
- 100g pasta of your choice
- 100g firm tofu
- 2 sprigs of spring onions
- ½ chilli pepper
- ½ red pepper or 100g green beans
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Kikkoman soya sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp runny honey
- 1 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Spring onion slices to garnish
- Lime juice to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet and drain.
- Meanwhile, cut the tofu into small cubes, slice the spring onions, chilli and red pepper.
- Heat a spoonful of vegetable oil in wok and brown the tofu on all sides, then transfer them to a plate.
- Heat the sesame oil in the wok and stir-fry the chilli, spring onions and pepper/beans for a minute, then add the soya sauce and sesame seeds. Cook for a couple of minutes, the add the honey and tofu. Stir-fry for another minute or so, then add the pasta and coriander leaves. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with spring onion slices and a squeeze of lime juice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - Fusion - Japanese
- Ingredients: - Tofu
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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