Smoky and Spicy Tofu Noodles

Ingredients

• For the marinade
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
• 3 tbsp (45g) low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the noodles
• 1 pack rice noodles
• 100g tenderstem broccoli stems
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup spring greens
• 1 pack firm tofu
• Sesame seeds
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl. Set some aside for later.
2. Add cubed tofu pieces and leave to marinate for approx. 30 mins.
3. Once marinated for 30 minutes, heat some olive oil to a pan, then add the marinated tofu and cook on a medium heat for a few minutes on each side until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Using the same pan, lower the heat, and add the onion and garlic. Cook slowly until softened, then add he remaining vegetables and greens.
5. Cook the noodles according to the pack instructions, then add the noodles to the pan with the vegetables and mix well.
6. Add the cooked tofu and pour over the reserved marinade from earlier.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with lime juice.
8. Cover wih a lid and set aside for a few minutes before serving.