Quick & easy spring dish with whole wheat noodles, crunchy asparagus and crispy tofu all combined together with a sweet & spicy sauce!
I love noodles. After rice, if there is something I can eat without thinking twice it’s noodles. I remember growing up, I would eat them until they lasted *sometimes 3 times in a row* . Whenever my mom would make us noodles (my mom knew better to make loads as she knew that I would be more than willing to finish the leftovers!). That used to be my favorite meal of all time and kind of still is.
The idea for these noodles started from here. I loved that stir fried asparagus so much that since then I have been thinking of ways to incorporate it into a main filling meal. Jerry is not much of an asparagus or should I say fan of veggies, so while he was travelling for work I decided to try using asparagus in a noodle dish just because right now asparagus is on my favorite vegetable list and noodles? Well they are another story!
This weeknight meal or anytime meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is so customization. Simply use your choice of veggies and protein or whatever you have on hand. I went with skillet crisped tofu and crunchy asparagus. Match made in heaven!
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- 5 oz organic firm tofu, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes or as per taste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 asparagus thin stalks, chopped fine
- 4-5 oz whole wheat spaghetti noodles
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Red chili flakes
- Juice of a lemon
- Boil noodles as package directions. Strain and add a tinsy bit of sesame oil so they don't stick together. Keep aside.
- On a hot skillet, add sesame oil. Lay the tofu pieces there and let them cook on med-high flame. DO NOT TOUCH them for good 7-10 minutes or you will end up breaking tofu. Flip once super crispy and repeat. Once crisped, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and keep aside.
- In a hot pan or wok, add sesame oil. To it add ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili flakes. Saute for a minutes and add chopped asparagus. Stir around and cook until you achieve the desired crunchiness. I like mine halfway cooked so I cook asparagus for good 5-7 minutes. Turn off the gas and add cooked noodles, tofu, honey, soy sauce, salt, red chili flakes and rice vinegar. Stir around so it all gets mixed using a pair of tongs. Taste and adjust seasoning as your preference.
- Serve warm or cold or room temperature.
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mira says
April 8, 2015 at 10:31 PMThis is such a lovely dish! Love asparagus and am planning to make some tomorrow! Need to try them with tofu and noodles, sounds delicious!
naivecookcooks says
April 9, 2015 at 11:04 AMThanks Mira!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
April 9, 2015 at 5:44 AMI am loving all the asparagus recipes around at the moment and this looks like a great way to use it. I am really getting in to tofu at the moment.
naivecookcooks says
April 9, 2015 at 11:04 AMI love crispy tofu Dannii.. Try skillet crisped tofu. You might like it then!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
April 9, 2015 at 7:11 AMThis looks fantastic, Ami! I love that you combined asparagus and tofu. Sounds like the perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!
naivecookcooks says
April 9, 2015 at 11:03 AMThanks Gayle!! It was delicious!
Mir says
April 9, 2015 at 2:22 PMWriting on your chopsticks is soooo cute, Ami!
These look phenomenal. No wonder these were a favorite at your house!
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:19 PMHehe thanks!!
Linda @ Veganosity says
April 9, 2015 at 2:48 PMI’m so excited that asparagus is in season, it’s one of my favorite vegetables. This looks delicious, and I totally agree, noodles are awesome. 🙂
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:18 PMLove noodles Linda!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
April 9, 2015 at 4:24 PMOh my gosh, girl! Now you’re the one making me hungry right before dinner! This looks amazing! I love the asparagus and tofu 🙂
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:18 PMHehe thanks friend!! 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
April 9, 2015 at 4:39 PMhaha I love those chopsticks with your blog name, so cute and creative! 🙂 The noodles look awesome, just like you I can eat noddle any day & anytime! 😀
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:17 PMHehe thanks!!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
April 9, 2015 at 5:15 PMMmm those noodles look SO delicious!! 🙂
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:17 PMThanks girl!
Monica says
April 10, 2015 at 10:34 AMGood grief – that looks so, so good! I could eat noodles all the time too and the flavors of this one are some of my favorites. What a great meal.
naivecookcooks says
April 10, 2015 at 1:16 PMThanks Monica!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
April 11, 2015 at 11:52 AMIndeed, this comforting bowl of asparagus tofu noodles looks awesome. A true match made in heaven. Quick and delish meal.
naivecookcooks says
April 13, 2015 at 10:28 PMThanks Anu! I am lately loving quick and easy meals!