1 large head organic broccoli, stemmed and cut into small florets
¾ lb. enriched egg noodles
3 Tablespoons prepared ginger soy vinaigrette, divided
¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1 (8 oz.) package Thai or Teriyaki baked tofu*, cut into 1-inch cubes
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add broccoli and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a large plate; set aside.
2. Return water to a boil; add noodles and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes; drain well.
3. Meanwhile, put vinaigrette, cashews and 1/2 cup water into a blender and purée until smooth. 4. Return hot noodles to pot along with cashew mixture, broccoli and tofu and cook over medium heat, tossing gently, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more; transfer to bowls and serve.
*Bake your own tofu using the following recipe:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2639
From Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2645
~Irish T.
¾ lb. enriched egg noodles
3 Tablespoons prepared ginger soy vinaigrette, divided
¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1 (8 oz.) package Thai or Teriyaki baked tofu*, cut into 1-inch cubes
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add broccoli and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a large plate; set aside.
2. Return water to a boil; add noodles and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes; drain well.
3. Meanwhile, put vinaigrette, cashews and 1/2 cup water into a blender and purée until smooth. 4. Return hot noodles to pot along with cashew mixture, broccoli and tofu and cook over medium heat, tossing gently, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more; transfer to bowls and serve.
*Bake your own tofu using the following recipe:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2639
From Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2645
~Irish T.
1 comment:
Irish, didn't you say you prefered this even without the cashews in the dressing?
I like the cashews, but when I made the dish tonight and realized I didn't have any, I substituted sunflower seeds, and I think it's great.
I love this even more the next day.
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