Teriyaki Tofu Vermicelli Bowl
This Tofu Bowl is VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE! Healthy and delicious! Full of vitamins, minerals and fiber! The perfect light dinner for a Spring or Summer meal! A great alternative to heavy pasta!
Ingredients
To cook the Tofu:
- 1 block Extra Firm Tofu Sliced
- 2 tbsp canola oil for frying
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup thick teriyaki sauce
The Remaining Ingredients:
- 8 blocks vermicelli noodles These usually come in a large package with individual blocks inside. you will need 8 individual blocks (about one full package)
- 4 cups water to cook the noodles
- 2 cups cooked broccoli
- 2 cups cooked green peas
- 1 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- teriyaki sauce to top the noodles
Instructions
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Set your grill/pan on medium high heat
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Slice your tofu block into 1/4 inch-1/2 inch pieces as shown above. Alternatively, crumble into 1 inch pieces.
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Add the oil to the grill and fry your tofu with the spices and salt.
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Once the tofu becomes crispy and browned on all sides add the teriyaki sauce-being sure to cover all the tofu pieces.
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Allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes per side to caramelize the teriyaki sauce.
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Bring your water to the boil in a large pot.
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Add in the vermicelli noodles and cook for 5 minutes.
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Drain the noodles and run under hot water to remove the starch.
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Divide the noodles into 4 serving dishes.
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Top with steamed broccoli, peas, fresh sliced cucumber and carrot.
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Add the grilled tofu to the dish.
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Enjoy!!!
Recipe Notes
Feel free to mix up the veggies to include your taste preferences and what you already have on hand. Some excellent substitutions and additions would be:
Red/Green/Yellow peppers
Zucchini
Edamame
Mushrooms
Scallions/green onion
Sauteed yellow or purple onion
Fresh ginger
Peanuts or cashews