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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Sauce

    January 10, 2022 · Published: September 13, 2016 By: Asian Caucasian Leave a Comment

    Get creative in the kitchen with the different varieties of veggie noodles, like this healthy, vegetarian Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Sauce! So easy, so delicious!

    Spiralized sweet potato noodles with tofu in a white bowl with chopsticks and a black & white checkered napkin on the side on top of a wooden board.

    Are veggie noodles a trend? I really hope they're here to stay! These sweet potato noodles are so hearty in this Asian-inspired "noodle" dish!

    A sweet potato being spiralized into noodles with two sweet potatoes on the side on top of a white board.

    If you want to save time, you can buy the already spiralized sweet potatoes at Whole Foods (and other grocery stores) that are sold in the produce section.  So damn easy!

    I used my handy spiralizer for the sweet potatoes. It's so easy!

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    Spiralized sweet potato noodles with tofu in a white bowl with chopsticks and a black & white checkered napkin on the side on top of a wooden board.

    Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Sauce

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    Get creative in the kitchen with the different varieties of veggie noodles, like this healthy, vegetarian Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Sauce! So easy, so delicious!

    • Total Time: 45 min
    • Yield: 4 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 medium sweet potatoes
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil (divided)
    • 1 (8 oz.) block extra-firm tofu (drained, dried and cubed)
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 red Thai chili pepper, seeded and sliced
    • 4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
    • 4 green onions, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
    • For the Sauce:
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • ½ teaspoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

    Instructions

    1. Peel the sweet potatoes and make spaghetti-like noodles using a spiral vegetable cutter. Set noodles aside.
    2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high in a wok or heavy skillet. Add the tofu and brown on all sides. Remove the tofu and set aside.
    3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the garlic, onion, and red bell pepper until softened. Add in the Thai chili pepper and shiitake mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms are slightly browned. Stir in the tofu and sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes and toss in the sweet potato noodles, green onions, cilantro, and basil stirring until al dente and coated well, about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds to garnish.

    Make the sauce:

    1. Put all ingredients, except lime juice, in a small saucepan over low heat. Add water and whisk until mixture is smooth.
    2. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice until well combined. Makes ⅔ cup.

    Notes

    • Sambal oelek can be found in the Asian section at select grocery stores, and at specialty Asian markets.
    • Whole Foods now carries already spiralized sweet potatoes from this company: Hungry Root
    • Can be stored in container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 30 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 401
    • Sugar: 9 g
    • Sodium: 335.3 mg
    • Fat: 25 g
    • Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
    • Protein: 17.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: Vegetarian Noodles with Tofu, Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu

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