Description
Creamy Peanut Butter Noodles with Crispy Tofu
These creamy peanut butter noodles are tossed with crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and a savory peanut sauce made with Certified Vegan Skippy Peanut Butter. Packed with protein and bold flavor, they are delicious served warm or cold.
Ingredients
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1 cup Certified Vegan Creamy Skippy Peanut Butter
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16 oz extra firm tofu, cut into short thin strips
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce
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8 oz lo mein noodles
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2 cups carrots, cut into short thin strips
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2 cups cucumbers, cut into short thin strips
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro
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2 scallions, diced
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1 teaspoon maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon sriracha
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon chili paste
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1 teaspoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon miso
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1 tablespoon water
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Pinch of sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine tofu, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of Bachan’s sauce. Toss until tofu is well coated.
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Air fry the tofu for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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In a pan over low heat, add peanut butter, remaining Bachan’s sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic powder, ginger powder, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, chili paste, rice vinegar, miso, and water. Whisk for a few minutes until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat.
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Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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Add peanut sauce, crispy tofu, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and scallions to the noodles. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Toss tofu while hot so it stays crisp when mixed with the noodles.
Whisk the sauce gently over low heat to prevent sticking.
Chill before serving if you prefer a cold noodle salad.
Soy sauce can substitute for Bachan’s, but increase maple syrup to balance the salt.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g