Crunchy Noodle Salad

Note: I was sent coupons from Nasoya in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone.

Despite working from home for nearly a year now, I feel like I have less time to cook! I have a feeling I’m not alone, so I wanted to share a healthy, quick, and comforting recipe for a yummy Crunchy Noodle Salad that you can get on the dinner table in ~40 minutes.

This Crunchy Noodle Salad is made with glass noodles, sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, bell peppers, and crispy tofu tossed in a yummy peanut dressing, and can be served at room temperature or cold, so it makes for a great dinner-plus-leftovers option.

Don’t let the whole vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free part of this recipe throw you, it will fill you up! I this recipe uses Nasoya’s Organic Super Firm Tofu that delivers 15g of protein per serving to keep you full. Nasoya’s Organic Super Firm Tofu is also pre-pressed and drained so it’s perfect for quick dinners. Plus Nasoya’s Organic Super Firm Tofu is non-GMO project verified, USDA organic, cholesterol free, gluten free, and made with no preservatives. Nasoya is widely available in most grocery stores; I stopped into my local Shop Rite (it’s also available locally in Philly at Walmart Supercenters, Giant and Giant Heirloom Markets, The Fresh Grocer, and Wegmans), plus you can use their store locator to find which local grocers near you carry it.

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 6 oz glass noodles
  • 8 oz sugar snap peas
  • 1 package Nasoya Organic Super Firm Tofu, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup tamari (or low sodium soy sauce if you don’t need this recipe to be gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds, plus more for garnish

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Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Note: This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are mine alone.

I’ve been sharing fairly meat-heavy recipes recently, so it’s about time I shared a meatless (and vegan) option that is perfect for busy weeknights, so here’s a yummy recipe for Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

Nasoya, the nation’s leading brand of tofu, has two flavors of Vegan Dumplings (Tofu Vegetable and Thai Basil Vegetable) that can be ready to eat in as little as 10 minutes!

Source: Nasoya

The Tofu Vegetable Dumplings (filled with tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, ginger, green onions, and sesame oil) and the Thai Basil Dumplings (filled with tofu, red bell peppers, green peas, carrots, and basil) are USDA Certified Organic and also contain 6-7 grams of plant-protein per serving. Nasoya can be find at most retailers, including Acme, ShopRite, Giant, Weis, and Wegman’s. Check out Nasoya’s retail finder here to find your nearest location that sells Nasoya products.

This quick recipe for Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce uses the Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings, but the Tofu Vegetable Dumplings can definitely be substituted.

Ingredients (serves 4):

Peanut Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh lemongrass
  • 1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
  • the juice of 2 limes

Toppings (optional):

  • peanuts, chopped
  • fried shallots
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

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Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Avocado Cream

This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are my own. #MyFarm2Table

I think I may be a taco addict. I don’t think I’ll ever have enough recipes! Most of my taco recipes are pretty meat-heavy, so I’m so excited to share this simple meatless taco recipe using Nasoya Chipotle TofuBaked!

A new flavor from the leading producer of tofu, Nasoya’s Chipotle Tofubaked is low calorie but high in protein, 8 grams per serving. I don’t cook with tofu terribly often, so I was pret-ty excited that this new flavor is pre-marinated and ready to eat, with no pressing required!

The chipotle flavor brings a little heat and a lot of flavor to these tacos, which is balanced out with the avocado cream. These tacos would be great feeding a crowd while watching the game, don’t you think?

Nasoya was also kind enough to send some free product coupons to share with one lucky reader! Details after the recipe.

Ingredients:

For avocado cream:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Other ingredients:

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (8 oz) packages Nasoya Chipotle TofuBaked
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • limes, quartered

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Baked Avocado and Feta Wontons

With the holidays fast approaching, everyone needs some new appetizer and hors d’oeuvres options for guests. Nasoya must have known I was in need of some new creative recipes, because they sent me a great holiday entertaining kit to try out their Wonton Wraps. The kit included some fun inventive recipes using wonton wraps, so I wanted to share one of them with you!

 

 

 

These Baked Avocado and Feta Wontons come together in 30 minutes and are the perfect bite-sized hors d’oeuvres for your next party. The wraps are filled with a mixture of avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese and are served with a lime flavored dipping sauce.

 

 

Note: I was sent a holiday entertaining kit to review Nasoya wonton wraps. My opinions are my own.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 large avocados, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 24 Nasoya Wonton Wraps
  • 1 egg white
  • the juice of 3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

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