Sesame Noodles with Green Beans & Tofu

Name: Sesame Noodles with Green Beans & Tofu
Ingredients: Extra-firm tofu, 12 oz (340 g); Tamari, 2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml); Toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; Tahini, 3 tablespoons; Rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Hot sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; Fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon peeled and minced; Garlic, 4 cloves, pressed; Organic sugar, 1 teaspoon; Whole-wheat spaghetti, 1 lb (450 g); Green beans, 2 cups (4 oz/115 g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces; English cucumber, 1, peeled and sliced; Green onions, 4, thinly sliced; Peanuts, roasted and unsalted, ¼ cup (1¼ oz/35 g) chopped

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

#Eat Meat Less: Good for Animals, the Earth & All

By Jane Goodall

Published 2021

About

Sesame noodle dishes are classic, and adding some baked tofu makes them into a complete meal. Once you make baked tofu, you’ll want to keep it in your rotation. It’s a great item to have on hand as a savory, chewy protein to use in soups, stir-fries, sandwiches, and noodle dishes all week long.

Ingredients

Extra-firm tofu, 12 oz (340 g)
Tamari, 2 tablespoons

Main course
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
To press the tofu, drain, wrap in a thick kitchen towel, and place on a plate. Place a heavy pan or cutting board on top and let stand for about 5 minutes. Unwrap and pat dry with another towel. Transfer to a cutting