Tasty Tofu Soba Stir-fry

2 serves of vegetables | Protein | High fibre | Low G I Vegan

Serves 4

5 mins prep | 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 450-500g firm tofu
  • 200g soba noodles, dry
  • 1 brown onion (80g), sliced
  • 4 cups (~600g) vegetables of choice*, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce, salt reduced
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp corn starch

*Carrot, beans, broccoli, capsicum, zucchini, snow peas are great options. Frozen stir-fry mixes are fantastic if you’re short on time.

Method

  1. Pat tofu dry with paper towel and cut into 2cm cubes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch together. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a wok or saucepan over medium heat. Fry off tofu for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove tofu and set aside.
  4. Add onion and garlic to pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Cook noodles for 4 minutes or as per packet. Drain and set aside.
  6. Once vegetables are tender, stir through tofu, soba noodles and soy sauce mixture. Cook for 2 minutes or until everything is heated through.
  7. Divide between 4 bowls and enjoy! Keeps for 3-5 days in an air-tight container in the fridge.

The Breakdown

Energy | 430 kcal (1800 kJ) Protein | 24 g Carbs | 43 g Fibre | 11 g Fat | 14 g Sat fat | 2g