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Make a Veggie-Packed Dinner Faster Than You Think

Make a Veggie-Packed Dinner Faster Than You Think

Veggie-Packed Rice Vermicelli Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 large pack rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 pac choi, cubed (julienne the greens)
  • 1 napa cabbage, sliced thin
  • 2 thumb-sized ginger nubs, julienned
  • Handful of snow peas, julienned
  • Handful mushrooms, sliced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, julienned
  • ½ red onion, julienned
  • 1 cup raw cashews, toasted
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 star anise
  • 4-5 dried chilies
  • Fresh chili for garnish (optional)
  • Turmeric (for tofu seasoning)
  • Onion powder (for tofu seasoning)
  • Black salt (for tofu seasoning)
  • Pepper (for tofu seasoning)

Instructions

  1. Preparation:

    • Cut and prep all the vegetables ahead of time.
    • Season the tofu in a small bowl with turmeric, onion powder, black salt, and pepper. (Refer to https://youtu.be/MAF0WXkZnVU?si=uXfPX2PEA8QsrWrv for detailed seasoning).
    • Soak the rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until softened.
    • Strain the noodles and set aside.
  2. Making the Sauce:

    • Mix soy sauce, agave, rice vinegar, and cornstarch together to make a slurry.
  3. Cooking:

    • Toast the cashews in a heated pan and remove.
    • Toast the star anise and dried chilies in a hot pan.
    • Add the carrots first and sauté for a couple of minutes.
    • Add the rest of the vegetables and the seasoned tofu. Cook for a few minutes.
    • Add the soy sauce slurry and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Serving:

    • Toss the cooked mixture with the fresh noodles.
    • Drizzle with sesame oil.
    • Serve with crushed cashews on top.
    • Garnish with fresh chili if desired.

Video Description

Delicious noodles! The ultimate flavor-packed stir-fry with vibrant rice vermicelli noodles and tofu. Bursting with fresh veggies and a tantalizing soy-agave sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare and absolutely delicious, a must-try for anyone looking to add a healthy lunch and dinner option to their routine. And NOODLES!

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Ingredients:

1 large pack rice vermicelli noodles

1 block extra firm tofu, cubed

2 pac choi, cubed (julienne the greens)

1 napa cabbage, sliced thin

2 thumb-sized ginger nubs, julienned

Handful of snow peas (ManGetout), julienned

Handful mushrooms, sliced

2-3 garlic cloves, julienned

½ red onion, julienned

1 cup raw cashews, toasted

1 large carrot, julienned

3 tablespoons neutral oil

2 tablespoons Sesame Oil to finish with

¼ cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon agave

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1-2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 star anise

4-5 dried chilies

Fresh chili for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preparation:

Cut and prep all the vegetables ahead of time.

In a small bowl, add the tofu and season with turmeric, onion powder, black salt, and pepper. For detailed seasoning, refer to this recipe: https://youtu.be/MAF0WXkZnVU?si=uXfPX2PEA8QsrWrv

Soak the noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until softened, then strain and set aside.

Making the Sauce:

Mix soy sauce, agave, vinegar, and cornstarch together to make a slurry.

Cooking:

Toast the cashews in a heated pan and remove.

Toast the star anise and chilies in a hot pan.

Add the carrots first and sauté for a couple of minutes, then add the rest of the vegetables and the seasoned tofu. Cook for a few minutes.

Add the soy sauce slurry and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serving:

Toss the mixture with fresh noodles and serve with crushed cashews on top.

Garnish with fresh chili if desired.