This is a very quick and easy dish to prepare if you have prepared and marinated the tofu the day before. It combines classic ingredients for an oriental treat. Be careful with the mangetout, as you are allowed up to 5 pods per person, so make sure you don't overdo this ingredient as you might experience gastro side effects if too many fermentable carbohydrates are consumed. Pak choy is a FODMAP friendly vegetable.

Oriental Tofu Rice Noodles

Oriental Tofu Rice Noodles

The tofu is a great way to add in plant protein and the almond butter is a great way to boost up the protein value of this meal. A complete meal with a naturally gluten free carbohydrate base, healthy plant protein and FODMAP friendly vegetables.

Serves: 4

One serving provides approximately 1 of your 5-a-day.

Ingredients:

  • Rice Noodles- See serving suggestion on the packet
  • Cumin powder, turmeric powder mixed well with the peanut butter mixture 1tsp of each
  • Pak Choy 4
  • Mangetout 20 pods
  • Almond Nut Butter 6 tbsp
  • Lime Juice and zest of 1
  • Cauldron Original Tofu, cubed 400g
  • Chilli Infused Olive Oil 1-2 tbsp
  • Red Chilli 1-2 depending on preference
  • Salt To taste

Method:

  1. Bring 100mls of water to the boil and add in the almond nut butter and lime juice and zest and mix well. Once cool, add the drained tofu and ensure it is well coated. Leave for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Cook the noodles as per instructions on the packet. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile stir fry the mangetout in chilli infused olive oil for 3 minutes and add the pak choy for a further 2 minutes to soften, add in the drained noodles and tofu along with the marinade.
  4. Stir fry to heat through.

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