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Asian Noodles

Asian Noodles

with Vegetables and Tofu
35 min.
Time:
500
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
87 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs Udon Noodle (without egg)
salt
7 ozs Green beans
2 Zucchini (200 grams)
1 red chili pepper (to taste)
1 garlic clove
1 bunch scallions (100 grams)
1 pc fresh ginger (about 15 grams)
Potato flour
3 ozs Tofu
2 Tbsps Peanut oil
2 Tbsps light soy sauce
½ tsp dark sesame oil
1 tsp black Sesame seeds
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Green beansTofugingersoy sauceSesame seedssesame oil
Preparation
1.
Asian Noodles preparation step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a sieve and loosen with a fork.

2.
Asian Noodles preparation step 2

In the meantime, rinse beans, trim and cut diagonally into pieces about 3 cm (approximately 1 1/4 inch) long. Parboil in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Rinse in a sieve with cold water and drain.

3.
Asian Noodles preparation step 3

While the beans cook, rinse zucchini, trim, cut in half lengthwise and cut diagonally into thin slices.

4.
Asian Noodles preparation step 4

Rinse chile pepper, trim, cut in half, remove the seeds, if necessary, rinse again and cut into thin rings. Peel the garlic and chop finely.

5.
Asian Noodles preparation step 5

Rinse scallions, trim and cut diagonally into thin rings. Peel ginger root and finely grate.

6.
Asian Noodles preparation step 6

Put potato flour on a plate. Cut tofu into cubes about 1.5 cm (approximately 1/2 inch). Pat dry, season with salt and dredge in the potato flour.

7.
Asian Noodles preparation step 7

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok. Fry tofu until golden brown on all sides over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.

8.
Asian Noodles preparation step 8

Add beans, chile pepper and garlic in the oil that remains in the pan and fry.

9.
Asian Noodles preparation step 9

Add zucchini and scallions and cook everything covered on low heat for 2 minutes.

10.
Asian Noodles preparation step 10

Add noodles and fry uncovered for another 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil. Add tofu, mix well, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie500 cal.(24 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates64 g(43 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage9.5 g(32 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Tofu is an important source of protein and therefore always a good idea, especially for vegetarians and especially for vegans. The crunchy vegetables bring vitamins and fibre into play; the noodles ensure good satiety. Especially for vegetarians and especially for vegans.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you want, you can also use rice noodles instead of Mie noodles. This even saves a few more minutes, because they only have to be soaked for a short time.

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