Lo Mein With Tofu Snow Peas And Carrots Recipes

VEGETABLE LO MEIN WITH CRISPY TOFU

Steps:

• Start with the tofu by cubing it into 1/2 cubes and drying the cubes between a dish cloth or paper towels to remove excess moisture. Heat up a skillet nice and hot with a little oil, cook tofu, shaking the pan often to keep them from sticking, on each side for about 5 - 6 minutes, or until golden and lightly crispy looking. Sprinkle with garlic powder and season with salt. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles according to package directions, set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together the tamari (soy sauce), pure maple syrup/mirin, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar, and set aside. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add in the onion, stir fry for 3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and red bell pepper, stir-fry until al dente, about 4 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce, toss well to combine. Add the tofu and scallions, mix again.
• right away with bean sprouts and fresh cilantro for garnish.
• Serves 4
• leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 - 6 days. Or keep in the freezer for up to 3 months (defrost before heating).
• Lo mein can be reheated on the stovetop on low heat, until warmed through, adding extra sauce or veggie broth to bring back moisture as needed.

LO MEIN WITH TOFU, SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat water to boiling and add ramen noodles (reserve flavor packets).
• Cook two minutes.
• Drain noodles, reserving 1/4 cup noodle cooking water.
• Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat until very hot.
• Add tofu and cook 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add snow peas and green onions to skillet; cook 3-5 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
• Stir in carrots, stir-fry sauce and contents of 1 ramen noodle flavor packet and cook 2 minutes or until carrots are tender (Discard remaining ramen flavoring packet or save for another use).
• Reserve some bean sprouts for garnish.
• Add noodles, reserved noodle water, and remaining bean sprouts to skillet and cook 1 minute, stirring.
• Sprinkle with reserved sprouts and serve.

TOFU WITH COUSCOUS, PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Drain tofu well and cut into small, ½ inch cubes.
• Stir fry to drive off much of liquid and until browned in ~ 2 T oil.
• Add Soy sauce toward end of frying.
• Bring chicken broth and spices to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium sauce pan.
• Add frozen peas & carrots and stir.
• Once broth returns to a boil, add raisons, cranberries and couscous, stir and cover, remove from heat.
• Wait 10 minutes and then stir well to combine.
• Serve with tofu and chopped pecans, either on the side or mixed together.