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Creamy Coconut Noodles with Tofu, Bok Choy, Bell Pepper & Lime, plated

Pasta and noodles · 30 min

Creamy Coconut Noodles with Tofu, Bok Choy, Bell Pepper & Lime

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 708 kcal / serving

Creamy coconut milk brings a silky sauce to noodles with tofu, bok choy, and peppers, finished with lime. A balanced weeknight option that comes together quickly and quietly satisfies with texture and tang.

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Fried Rice & Noodles · Pasta and noodles · 30-minute dinner

Ingredients

  • 2baby bok choy
  • ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
  • 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
  • ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
  • ½lime
  • 1red bell pepper
  • red bell peppers
  • limes

From the pantry: chili-garlic sauce, flat rice (pad thai) noodles, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil

Cookware

baking sheet pan · can opener · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · tongs

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Produce

  • 2baby bok choy
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
  • ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
  • ½lime
  • 1red bell pepper
  • red bell peppers
  • limes

Dairy, eggs & chilled

  • 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu

Pantry & dry goods

  • ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
baby bok choy246
coconut milk½ (13.5 fl oz) can1 (13.5 fl oz) can1 ½ (13.5 fl oz) cans
extra firm tofu1 (12 oz) pkg2 (12 oz) pkg3 (12 oz) pkg
garlic1 clove2 cloves3 cloves
ginger root1 (1 inch) piece2 (1 inch) pieces3 (1 inch) pieces
green onions (scallions)½ small bunch1 small bunch1 small bunch
lime½1
red bell pepper123
limes1 ½

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Directions

  1. Press the tofu by wrapping it in clean towels and weighing it down, then set it on a sheet tray while you prep the vegetables.
  2. Soak the rice noodles in hot water from the tap for about 10 minutes or according to package directions, then drain and rinse.
  3. Rinse and dry the bok choy, green onions, and bell pepper; trim the bok choy and cut it crosswise into 1-inch pieces, then add to a large bowl with the green onions.
  4. Dice the pepper and add it to the same bowl with the other vegetables.
  5. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then mince the ginger and garlic and add them to the bowl with the veggies.
  6. When the skillet is hot, drizzle in oil and swirl to coat, then cook the vegetables until they begin to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer; reduce the heat and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 3–4 minutes.
  8. Cut the pressed tofu into medium cubes.
  9. Add the noodles and tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine; cook just until heated through, 2–3 minutes.
  10. Finish with the juice of the lime, stir to blend, then remove from heat and taste.
  11. Divide the creamy noodles with tofu and vegetables into bowls and serve.

Two tips

  • Tip: You can press the tofu while you prep other ingredients so it’s ready to cook.
  • Tip: For a finishing touch, drizzle a little toasted sesame oil or extra lime juice over the bowls before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
708 kcal
Protein
27 g
Carbs
77 g
Fat
35 g
Fiber
6 g
Sodium
236 mg

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