Spicy Garlic Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

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A vibrant Asian Fusion dish featuring chewy soba noodles stir-fried with crispy tofu, garlic, and a spicy soy-chili sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soba noodles, firm tofu, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz soba noodles for 5 minutes until tender but firm; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: Press and cube 14 oz firm tofu into 1/2-inch pieces, then heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained soba noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp brown sugar to the skillet. Toss and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles evenly.
  5. Step 5: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine everything and heat through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.

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