Name: Black Bean Garlic Tofu Bowl
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz soba noodles; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1.5 cup frozen shelled edamame; 16 oz firm tofu (pressed, cut into 1cm cubes); 2 tbsp cornstarch; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce; 1 quantity head of bok choy; 5 cups green bean (ends trimmed, chopped); 2 quantity jarred roasted red pepper (chopped); 2 tbsp black bean garlic sauce; 10 ml water; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce (reduced-sodium); 0.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil; null to_garnish toasted sesame seeds; null to_garnish sliced green onion

Instructions

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1

Cook the soba noodles (9 oz) according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold [water], and toss with toasted sesame oil (1 tsp) to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2

Place the frozen shelled edamame (1.5 cups) in a bowl and cover with boiling [water]. Let sit.
3

Toss the firm tofu (16 oz) with cornstarch (2 tbsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and ground black pepper (0.25 tsp) in a bowl.
4

Heat vegetable oil (1 tbsp) in a large pan over high heat. Cook the [firm tofu] until golden on all sides, 10 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, slice the of bok choy (1 head) leaves and stems, keeping them separate. Prep the green bean (5 cups) and roasted red pepper (2 jarred).
6

Add black bean garlic sauce (1 tbsp) to the cooked [firm tofu] and toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl.
7

Return the pan to high heat. Add the white [bok choy] stems and green bean (5 cups), with a splash (water (10 ml)). Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
8

Add the [bok choy] leaves and the remaining black bean garlic sauce (2 tbsp). Cook until leaves are wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
9

Combine rice vinegar (3 tbsp), soy sauce (1 tbsp), and toasted sesame oil (0.5 tbsp) in a separate bowl for the sauce.
10

To assemble, place cooled [soba noodles] in a bowl. Top with roasted red pepper (2 jarred), drained frozen shelled edamame (1.5 cups), stir-fried veggies, and [firm tofu]. Pour sauce overtop, garnish with [toasted sesame seeds] and [sliced green onion], and enjoy.*Note: If cold noodles are not preferred, reheat them by soaking in boiling water just before serving.