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Peanut Noodles with Tofu





Total Time
30 mins

These creamy noodles are a crowd pleaser, and you can easily change out the tofu for chicken if you like.

Peanut Noodles with Tofu




Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Amy Machnack
 8 ounces spaghetti
 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
 1 garlic clove, minced
 1/2 cup old-fashioned peanut butter
 1/4 cup sugar
 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
 14 ounces firm tofu, cut into cubes
 1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks
 3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally
 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
Step 1
1

Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
2

Heat broth, garlic, peanut butter, sugar, chile flakes, and soy sauce in pasta pot until boiling, stirring often. Add tofu, cucumber, and pasta and toss to coat.

Step 3
3

Transfer pasta to a serving bowl; top with onions, cilantro, and peanuts.

Step 4
4

 

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g24%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 372mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%

Dietary Fiber 3.8g14%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.