Udon Noodles with Tofu

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An Asian-style dressing is tossed with tofu, vegetables and noodles in this vegetarian meal. And it's quick--taking just 25 minutes to prepare.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 8 ounces dried udon noodles or whole wheat linguine

  • 2 6 to 8-ounce packages smoked teriyaki-flavored or plain firm tofu (fresh bean curd), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 ½ cups chopped cucumber

  • 1 large carrot, cut into thin bite-size pieces

  • ½ cup sliced green onion

Directions

  1. Prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.

  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cool pasta slightly.

  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tofu, cucumber, carrot, and green onion. Add drained pasta; toss gently to mix.

  4. Drizzle vinaigrette onto cooked pasta mixture. Toss salad gently to coat.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 6 hours.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
4g Fat
39g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/4 cup
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g 15%
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Vitamin A 1974IU 39%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 10mcg 3%
Sodium 571mg 25%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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