Marinated Citrus Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad (vegan, gluten-free)

Name: Marinated Citrus Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vegetarian dinner
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 teaspoons grated or minced garlic; 2 teaspoons Superfood Turmeric; 1 package firm or extra firm tofu (cut into 1 inch cubes); 4 ounces buckwheat soba noodles; 2 teaspoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; Leftover liquid from tofu bake, above; 1 stalk broccoli (florets only, cut small); 1 large carrot (cut into small matchsticks); 1 cup snow peas; 1 cup chopped lacinato kale; 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)

January 9, 2024

This is my go-to vegetarian recipe. The secret here is how beautifully the citrus, ginger, sesame and Superfood Turmeric compliment the tofu, and roasting the mixture really brings out the flavors. All the flavors get so much more concentrated during the roasting process, making everything really pop when combined with the soba noodles and veggies.

Further Food Commentary:

Soba noodles are a great iron-rich pasta alternative, and, when made from 100% buckwheat are gluten free. Because buckwheat is technically a seed, not a grain, it not only contains all nine essential amino acids, but also the has the highest protein content of any grain outside of oats. Buckwheat is also rich in antioxidants, including rutin which has been found to have potent anti-clotting factors beneficial in preventing heart attacks and stroke.