Sesame Barbecued Tofu Over Noodles And Greens

Name: Sesame Barbecued Tofu Over Noodles And Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon chile paste, divided; 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 12 slices; Cooking spray; 2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach; 4 cups hot cooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chile paste, divided
1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 12 slices
Cooking spray
2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
4 cups hot cooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, sesame seeds, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon chile paste in a small bowl.
3
Place tofu on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush tofu with half of hoisin mixture; broil 6 minutes or until browned. Turn tofu over; brush with remaining hoisin mixture. Broil 6 minutes or until browned. Cover; keep warm.
4
Combine 2 tablespoons hoisin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon chile paste, broth, and garlic in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in noodles. Spoon 1 1/2 cups noodle mixture into each of 4 large bowls; top each serving with 3 tofu slices.
5
Note: Look for chile paste and udon noodles in the Asian section of the supermarket or at specialty Asian markets.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Sesame Barbecued Tofu Over Noodles And Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!