Best 2 Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles Recipes

CREAMY VEGAN TOFU NOODLES

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There is no need to reserve this recipe exclusively for vegans: This noodle dish will win over any crowd, regardless of dietary dispositions. Here, tofu is blended with garlic, five-spice powder and water for a creamy yet weightless sauce that wraps around each noodle. The same technique can be used to create a lush dairy-free pasta sauce (just add nutritional yeast and fresh herbs) or a ranch-like dip (blitz silken tofu with garlic, onion powder and herbs). For this recipe, be sure to use firm tofu, as it has more body and makes for a heartier sauce. The creamy noodles provide the perfect backdrop for the spicy, punchy black vinegar sauce.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
12 ounces thick Chinese wheat noodles
1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu, broken into pieces
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus a few sprigs for serving
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish
2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar (black vinegar), or a combination of 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile oil or chile crisp, such as Chiu Chow chile oil
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

Prepare the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until the noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well again.
As noodles cook, prepare the topping: Add vinegar, soy sauce, chile oil, scallion, ginger and 1 tablespoon water to a small bowl and stir to combine.
Place the tofu, garlic, sugar, five-spice and 3/4 teaspoon salt into a blender or food processor and blend, adding about 6 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. (You may need up to 12 tablespoons of water, depending on your tofu.)
Place the noodles in a large bowl and pour the tofu sauce on top. Add the cilantro and sesame oil, and toss until coated.
To serve, divide the noodles among bowls. Top with the spicy soy-vinegar sauce, sesame seeds and cilantro sprigs.

ASIAN VEGAN TOFU NOODLES

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A vegan rice noodle base with marinated tofu and vegetables. I like to also serve it with vegan chili-mayo, but it tastes great without as well.

Provided by Góa Briem

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

¼ (16 ounce) package dried rice noodles
½ (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, cubed
½ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
sesame seeds, or to taste
½ teaspoon vegetable seasoning, or to taste
4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian red chile sauce, such as Sriracha®, or to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 splash soy sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
Combine tofu, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, teriyaki sauce, 1/2 of the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over low heat and cook the remaining garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and green beans and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from marinade and add to vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Season with vegetable seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add drained noodles and stir to combine.
Combine vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, red chile sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve with the tofu noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 2633.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g