Soba Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce

A super filling and delicious lunch or dinner that can easily be meal-prepped! With soba noodles, umami-seasoned tofu, and refreshing vegetables, this Asian-inspired recipe is one of my favorites!

Tofu:

How to:

- Drain and press two blocks of extra firm tofu (make sure that ALL of the water has been pressed out)

- Cut tofu into cubes the size of your liking (I cut each block in half, then each half into eight pieces)

- Arrange tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with salt, pepper, umami seasoning (I got mine from Trader Joe's), red pepper flakes, and any other spices you like!

- Bake at 400 degrees for twenty minutes or until golden brown

Peanut Sauce:

Ingredients:

-1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

-2 tablespoons rice vinegar

-2 tablespoons soy sauce

-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

-1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

-1 teaspoon garlic, pressed or minced

-1 teaspoon minced ginger

-water to reach desired consistency

How to:

-In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients until smooth

The bowl:

Ingredients:

-1 cup soba noodles

-desired amount of tofu

-1/2 cup edamame

-1/2 cup cabbage

-peanut sauce

How to:

-Cook soba noodles according to package instructions

-Cook edamame according to package instructions (if needed)

-Add all ingredients to a bowl and enjoy!!