This recipe for spicy peanut butter noodles with steamed vegetables and smoked tofu is quite a feast and one the whole family will enjoy. Just be careful about the amount of chilli added for those who are sensitive to it. It’s a very quick meal to put together, although a bit of juggling is needed to get everything ready at the same time.
Organic September
Organic September is the Soil Association’s annual campaign to raise awareness of what organic means and to encourage people to switch one regular item on their shopping list to organic. I like to highlight organic food in September just to show a bit of extra support, but I try to buy and eat as much organic food as I can all year around.
Organic food and farming is so important for our environment, wildlife and the health of our soils. It also has particularly high animal welfare standards. I feel passionately about this and have supported the Soil Association for more years than I care to remember.
It’s true organic produce can often be more expensive than non-organic. Despite my limited budget however, I’m prepared to make an effort when it comes to organic food. Not everything I buy is organic by any means, but I try to at least keep staples such as milk, butter, oil, flour, grains, pulses and vegetables Soil Association certified. Every little helps.
Everything but the lime in this spicy peanut butter noodles with steamed vegetables and smoked tofu is organic. Sadly, I can’t find organic limes anywhere. The limes are unwaxed though.
Suma Wholefoods
Suma sell a vast range of organic produce and much of it is their own brand. They’re a workers’ cooperative selling wholefoods to independent shops. It’s likely that many of the products you buy in health food shops will have come from Suma. My order this month included Suma’s own organic crunchy peanut butter, organic soba noodles, organic tamari, organic black peppercorns and organic smoked tofu. All of which I needed for my spicy peanut butter noodles.
Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles with Steamed Vegetables and Smoked Tofu
The lime transformed this South-East Asian inspired dish from really good to outstanding. It gives a tangy and fragrant quality to the sauce that lifts it by several degrees. Herbs are always good too. Chopped coriander leaves would have been an excellent addition to this dish, but I didn’t have any, so I used parsley instead. Parsley is a super versatile herb and it makes a good substitute for coriander.
This is one of those recipes which is really quite versatile. Use whatever vegetables you like or are in need of using up. If you prefer them stir fried rather than steamed, go ahead. If you’re really stuck for time or energy, the spicy peanut butter noodles are good to go all by themselves and will take less than ten minutes to prepare. Just add a few green herbs to make yourself feel virtuous.
You may have spotted that we like a bit of chilli in our household, but just reduce the amount used if you’re not so keen. The crunchy peanut butter was good for a bit of extra texture, but you can always use smooth peanut butter if you prefer. The smoked tofu was absolutely delicious. It has plenty of flavour so no need to marinade it first. It also becomes wonderfully crispy when fried.
Spicy peanut butter noodles is a fabulous vegan and gluten-free meal. It’s a healthy one too. Our soba noodles were made from wheat as well as buckwheat, but just ensure you use 100% buckwheat noodles if you’re gluten intolerant.
We ate half for dinner one night, then added water and miso for a substantial soupy Japanese style meal the next night.
Other Organic September Recipes & Posts
- Almond apple cider cake via Tin and Thyme
- Blackberry and apple crumble with nuts & ginger via Tin and Thyme
- Halloumi rice bowl with ginger carrots and caraway cabbage via Tin and Thyme
- Indulgent chocolate milk via Tin and Thyme
- Lentil shepherd’s pie via Easy Peasy Foodie
- Moroccan roast vegetable salad via Apply to Face Blog
- Organic September at Yeo Valley with the Soil Association via Tin and Thyme
- Triple chocolate bread via Tin and Thyme
- Waitrose Organic September challenge via BakingQueen74
I have plenty more Tin and Thyme recipes which feature tofu as a main ingredient. And for even more ideas, head over to my tofu Pinterest board. I also have a few recipes you might like that feature green beans.
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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles. PIN IT.
Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles – The Recipe
Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles with Steamed Vegetables and Smoked Tofu
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots scrubbed and julienned into batons rather than matchsticks
- 300 g green beans topped and cut in half
- 250 g soba noodles
- 1 tbsp peanut oil or sesame oil
- 225 g smoked tofu roughly cut into 1.5 cm cubes
- 1 small bunch coriander leaves or parsley – chopped
Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter I used Suma crunchy peanut butter with added salt (but nothing else)
- 2 tsp good quality soy sauce I used tamari
- ½ tsp chilli flakes I used Suma crushed chillies
- freshly ground black pepper to taste I used Suma black peppercorns
- 175 ml water
- 1 lime unwaxed
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 thumb size knob root ginger finely grated
Instructions
- Steam or simmer the carrots and beans in a little water until just al dante – about five minutes.2 large carrots, 300 g green beans
- Fry the smoked tofu in the oil over a medium high heat for about five minutes or until crisp. Toss the cubes a few times whilst cooking so they are pretty much done on all sides.225 g smoked tofu, 1 tbsp peanut oil
- Cook the noodles as per packet instructions.250 g soba noodles
Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce
- Zest the lime. Juice half of it and cut the remaining half into quarters to serve alongside.1 lime
- Place all of the spicy peanut butter sauce ingredients into a pan except for the lime juice. Place over a low heat and stir until everything’s combined and the sauce is starting to bubble. Add a little more water if the sauce seems too thick.4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter, 2 tsp good quality soy sauce, ½ tsp chilli flakes, freshly ground black pepper to taste, 175 ml water, 1 clove garlic, 1 thumb size knob root ginger
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Drain the noodles and place in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and toss until the noodles are coated.
- Add the vegetables and scatter with the crispy tofu pieces and coriander leaves.1 small bunch coriander leaves
Notes
Nutrition Estimate
Link-ups
This spicy peanut butter noodles with steamed vegetables and smoked tofu dish is my fifteenth recipe for the Suma Blogger’s Network.
I’m also sending it to #CookBlogShare, hosted this week by Everyday Healthy Recipes, #CookOnceEatTwice with Searching for Spice and Got to be Gluten Free (#G2BGF) with Gluten Free Alchemist.
Some of the ingredients for this recipe were provided by Suma Wholefoods. I was not expected to write a positive review and all opinions are, as always, my own. Thanks to my readers for supporting the brands and organisations that help to keep Tin and Thyme blithe and blogging.
shelly Rathore says
wowwww!!!! tofu with noodles.. looks tasty
Choclette says
It’s the peanut butter that really does it 🙂
Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says
This sounds utterly delicious Choclette. I adore a spicy peanut sauce and I often think Tofu is so underrated. This is the perfect dish for it to shine! Thanks so much for linking with #G2BGF xx
Choclette says
Thanks Kate. Peanut butter sauce is one of the best and smoked tofu is a new favourite.
Lucy says
I really love the sound of the spicy peanut butter sauce! This looks really delicious, I think I’ll have to try smoked tofu, not something I’ve had before. Thanks for linking to my Organic Challenge too!
Choclette says
Give it a try Lucy. I’ve always been a bit take-it-or-leave-it about tofu, but I really like smoked tofu.
Janice says
What a great idea using peanut butter, it adds such an amazing flavour and packed with protein too.
Choclette says
If you get a good quality peanut butter, it’s pretty much the same as using peanuts, but without the faff.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh I could easily dip into that right now. It looks delicious. Sharing it now.
Choclette says
Thanks Jac, was scrumptious. How could anyone think vegan food is boring?
Sisley White says
This looks amazing! Peanut butter and noodles sounds like a meal for me.
Choclette says
And a very nice meal it makes Sisley 🙂
Mandy says
Can I come for lunch too??? Love noodles, tofu and peanut butter so this would be perfect for me.
Choclette says
Ooh yes, would be lovely to have you over for lunch. The more the merrier.
Helen at Casa Costello says
OOh I think I saw organic limes the other day! It might have been in our Morrisons – I remember thinking it odd that they had 2 different types of limes. My gang adore noodle dishes – they are happily getting less sensitive to spice too!
Choclette says
Now that is interesting. We used to have a Morrisons back in Cornwall, but nothing here. Sounds like this might just be the thing for your lot then Helen 🙂
Cat | Curly's Cooking says
I love the sound of the peanut butter sauce, that sounds so delicious! What a colourful and tasty looking dish.
Choclette says
Thanks Cat. The sauce is just gorgeous. But the whole thing takes such a short time to put together, it’s worth adding in the veg too.
Corina Blum says
I love peanut sauces too and this dish sounds exactly like the kind of meal I’d love. I’d really like to try the smoked tofu as well. Thanks for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice!
Choclette says
I suspect we have fairly similar tastes Corina, so I reckon you’ll like that smoked tofu.
angiesrecipes says
What a comforting and flavourful noodle bowl! I love those smoked tofu bites 🙂
Choclette says
I’m still wondering why it’s taken me so long to discover smoked tofu
Monika Dabrowski says
Soba noodles are my favourite type of noodles! I’d love to get an invite to join you for lunch today! Shared everywhere. #CookBlogShare
Choclette says
Would love to have you over for lunch Monika. We don’t eat noodles very often, but when we do it’s usually soba noodles.