Udon Noodle Salad with Broccolini and Spicy Tofu

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Udon Noodle Salad with Broccolini and Spicy Tofu
60 min.
4
401kcal

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Ingredients

  • ounces broccolini 
  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  • ounces water-packed extra-firm tofu 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred divided
  • 0.5 cup radishes thinly sliced ( 3 medium)
  • tablespoons rice wine vinegar 
  • tablespoons dry-roasted cashews toasted chopped
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 1.5 teaspoons sriracha such as huy fong), divided hot
  • ounces udon noodles dried thick uncooked ( Japanese wheat noodles)
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cut tofu into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
  2. Place tofu slices in a single layer on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.
  3. Let tofu stand for 30 minutes to drain, pressing down occasionally.
  4. Remove tofu from paper towels, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
  5. Preheat oven to 35
  6. Combine 2 tablespoons peanut oil, tamari, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  7. Add tofu cubes to tamari mixture, and toss gently to coat.
  8. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove tofu from bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve tamari mixture in bowl. Arrange tofu in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and bake tofu at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  10. Cook udon noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  11. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
  12. Combine 6 cups water and salt in a large saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil.
  13. Add Broccolini to pan; cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  14. Drain and plunge Broccolini into ice water; drain well. Chop Broccolini.
  15. Add remaining 3 tablespoons peanut oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil to reserved tamari mixture in bowl; stir mixture well with a whisk.
  16. Add baked tofu, udon noodles, Broccolini, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes to bowl; toss gently to coat.
  17. Sprinkle salad with cashews.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein14.03%
Fat50.2%
Carbs35.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.33
Glycemic Load
15.26
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.862608515698%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
9.15mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.91kcal
20.05%
Fat:22.76g
35.02%
Saturated Fat:3.67g
22.96%
Carbohydrates:36.5g
12.17%
Net Carbohydrates:32.96g
11.99%
Sugar:6.45g
7.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2001.68mg
87.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.32g
28.64%
Vitamin C:55.38mg
67.13%
Vitamin A:1004.02IU
20.08%
Vitamin E:2.81mg
18.72%
Copper:0.29mg
14.54%
Fiber:3.54g
14.15%
Iron:1.71mg
9.51%
Phosphorus:93.61mg
9.36%
Magnesium:36.06mg
9.01%
Calcium:77.27mg
7.73%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.2%
Potassium:174.32mg
4.98%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.72%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.09%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.01%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.88%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.53%
Folate:8.49µg
2.12%
Vitamin K:1.98µg
1.88%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.15%
Selenium:0.74µg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes