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Peanut Noodle Bowls with Crispy Tofu

By The Plated Plants Team · · 5 min read

Peanut noodle bowl with tofu cubes, edamame, carrots and cucumber

These bowls are as good cold as they are warm, which makes them perfect for meal prep.

Peanut Noodle Bowls with Crispy Tofu

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Ingredients

Servings2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss tofu with cornstarch and pan-fry in a little oil until golden on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook noodles according to the package; add edamame for the last 2 minutes. Drain and rinse.

  3. 3

    Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup and 2–3 tbsp warm water until smooth.

  4. 4

    Toss noodles with the sauce, then top with tofu, carrot and cucumber.

Substitutions & variations

  • Use sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version.
  • Tamari makes it gluten-free (with rice noodles).

Storage

Keep up to 3 days refrigerated. Store extra sauce separately and loosen with water before serving.

Nutrition information hasn't been calculated for this recipe yet.

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