Baked Chilli Tofu with Kale and Noodles (Ve)

A zesty noodle dish with a sweet kick! Easy, vegan friendly and quick to make for those with a busy lifestyle. 

This dish is scientifically proven to enhance your mood... we're not joking. That's because kale contains the mood moderating, super-hero mineral Magnesium.

Those of us who get more Magnesium in our diet tend to be happier as Magnesium stimulates receptors of a calming hormone called GABA, and inhibits the stress hormone cortisol, thereby reducing feelings of anxiety and worry. To help you reach your daily Magnesium requirements, load up on greens, avocados, legumes, whole grains, dark chocolate or simply bridge nutritional gaps with a Magnesium supplement.  

Let's get cooking!

INGREDIENTS 

• 250g tofu cut into cubes
• 1 tbs chilli jam 
• 1 tbs orange juice 
• 1 tbs sunflower oil 
• 100g noodles 
• 150g baby kale 
• 1 spring onion, finely sliced 
• 25g salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

  For dressing mix together:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Wedges of lime to serve 

METHOD 

1. Preheat the oven to 200 c. 
2. Place the chilli jam, orange juice and oil into a small bowl and mix to combine.
3. Place the tofu on a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper and spoon over the chilli jam mix. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes or until al dente. Drain and refresh under cold water. 
5. Place the noodles, kale and spring onions in a large salad bowl and gently combine together with the dressing.
6. Divide between two bowls and top with the chilli tofu and peanuts and serve a wedge of lime.

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You may also like to try making: The best vegan pizza or Baked feta spinach pasta

Recipe by the wonderful Lucy's Dressings in partnership with DR.VEGAN

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