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Moo Goo Noodles With Tofu And Mushrooms

Vegetarian Pad Thai With Cashews

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Moo Goo Noodles With Tofu And Mushrooms

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Pasta, page 97

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Vegetables Soyfoods

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 ounce dried exotic mushrooms

(such as wood ear or shiitake or wild

lobster)

8 ounces lo mein noodles -- (wide)

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 red bell pepper

seeded and cut into thin strips

4 ounces snow peas

trimmed and halved

4 ounces tofu or tempeh -- diced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

4 whole scallions

trimmed and chopped

1 tablespoon dark or " toasted " sesame oil

 

Patrons of Chinese restaurants will recognize the term moo goo gai pan.

This meatless version combines tofu, mushrooms, and lo mein noodles with

traditional Asian flavors.

 

In a small pan or mixing bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with 1 cup boiling

water. Set aside for 5 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop the reconstituted

mushrooms.

 

In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over medium-high

heat. Place the noodles in the boiling water, stir, and return to a boil.

Cook until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the

noodles in a colander and briefly rinse under warm water.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the bell pepper and snow peas and stir-fry for about 4 minutes. Stir

in the tofu or tempeh, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms and stir-fry for 4

minutes more. Stir in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, scallions, and

sesame oil and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, about 4 minutes. Fold

in the cooked lo mein noodles.

 

Transfer the noodle mixture to warm serving plates and serve at once.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Per serving: 149 calories; 6g Protein; 6g Fat; 19g Carbohydrates; 0

Cholesterol; 406mg Sodium; 3g Fiber

 

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Vegetarian Pad Thai With Cashews

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Pasta, page 90

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Soyfoods Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 ounces rice noodles

either rice sticks or rice vermicelli

2 teaspoons peanut oil

1 red bell pepper -- seeded

and cut into 1/4-inch-wide matchsticks

2 cloves garlic -- minced

2 large ripe tomatoes -- diced

4 ounces trimmed whole snow peas

4 ounces extra-firm tofu

cut into 1/4-inch-wide matchsticks

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 lime -- Juice of

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

***GARNISHES***

1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews -- chopped

4 whole scallions -- trimmed and chopped

2 ounces bean sprouts

 

Patrons of Thai restaurants will recognize the name of this popular Asian

noodle dish. Most versions call for crunchy vegetables, rice noodles,

cilantro, and chopped nuts. This rendition is embellished with chopped

cashews.

 

In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over medium- high

heat. Place the noodles in boiling water and cook until al dente, 4 to 5

minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander.

 

Meanwhile, in a large wok or skillet heat the peanut oil over medium-high

heat. Add the bell pepper and garlic; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Stir in the

tomatoes, snow peas, and tofu and stir-fry for 4 minutes more. Stir in the

soy sauce and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3

minutes more. Fold in the cooked noodles and cilantro.

 

Spoon the noodle mixture onto warm plates and arrange the cashews,

scallions, and bean sprouts around the edge of the noodles.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Per serving: 300 calories; 7g Protein; 4g Fat; 59g Carbohydrates; 0

Cholesterol; 693mg Sodium; 3g Fiber

 

 

 

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