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Overhead view of a large bowl filled with tofu, broccoli, and noodles with a golden brown eggroll in the upper right corner all on an orange background.

Tofu Lo Mein

Pan fried tofu is sauteed with mixed vegetables and tossed with a tasty Asian sauce and noodles make for a delicious vegetarian one pot meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 package 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
  • 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti noodles
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 4 carrots peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 c. fresh or canned bean sprouts

Instructions

  • Remove tofu from water and press for 20 minutes. Cut into 4 slices and then into 1 inch cubes.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, toss with sesame oil, and keep warm.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add tofu. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan.
  • Add remaining vegetable oil to skillet and add onion. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add in carrot, pepper, and garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • In a small bowl combine the oyster sauce, teriyaki, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  • Return tofu to the skillet and then pour sauce over top. Toss to coat.
  • Add the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Weeknight One-Dish Meals Cookbook, p. 131.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1452mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g