Peanut Noodles With Tofu(flat Belly Diet Recipe)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces soba noodles
• 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter (mufa, reduced sodium)
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 4 ounces firm tofu, light, drained, patted dry, and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups carrots (shredded or grated, about 2 lg)
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (1/4 c)

Recipe

• 1 1. prepare noodles per package directions. place peanut butter in small microwaveable bowl and microwave on high 15 seconds to soften.
• 2 2. whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, chile paste (if using), and sesame seeds in large bowl while noodles cook. set aside.
• 3 3. heat medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. add tofu and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• 4 4. drain pasta and add to peanut sauce along with all but 1/2 cup of the carrots. mix until well combined. top with tofu and remaining carrots and sprinkle with scallions. serve immediately or chill and serve cold.
• 5 nutritional info per serving.
• 6 377 cal, 16 g pro, 36 g carb, 5 g fiber, 19.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 551 mg sodium.
• 7 note: chile paste is available in the ethnic food section of most supermarkets or via importfood.com.
• 8 flat belly bonus.
• 9 the fiber and protein in japanese soba noodles (made from buckwheat) will keep you satisfied longer than a bowl of traditional pasta.