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Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu Recipe
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Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu Recipe

15 ingredients 1 hr 2 to 4 servings openrecipes
Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu Recipe

This recipe from our Cubicle Cuisine feature makes two to four servings, so you've got enough to share with your cubemate or some extra for a late-night snack...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

496
Calories
13g
Protein
33g
Fat
43g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried soba or udon noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil , plus more as needed
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 medium scallions , thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper , cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium English cucumber , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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