Dinner · Bowl
Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowl
≈32g protein
25 min
Serves 2
Leucine-rich
Soba noodles carry a chewy bite under extra-firm tofu and edamame. Soy gives you a complete amino acid base, while peanut butter fills out the top end with added methionine and leucine. Double-stacking soy via tofu and edamame turns this bowl into a 32g protein dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 block (400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 140g soba (buckwheat) noodles
- 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp chili crisp
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
- Cook soba noodles per package directions; drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, chili crisp, and grated garlic in a small bowl.
- Heat sesame oil over medium-high. Fry tofu cubes 6–8 minutes until golden on all sides.
- Toss the cooked noodles with edamame and half the peanut sauce; divide between two bowls.
- Top with crispy tofu, drizzle remaining sauce, and finish with scallions and sesame seeds.