Dinner for 4

Rice Noodle Tofu Bowls

Name: Rice Noodle Tofu Bowls
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 16 oz extra-firm tofu; 5 tbsp sesame oil; 4 tbsp salted creamy almond; 2 tbsp tamari; 2 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar; 2 birds eye chili; 6 tbsp cornstarch; 10 oz very thin rice noodles; 4 cups thinly sliced or ribboned carrots; 2 cups cucumber; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional); 1 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1 cup fresh cilantro or basil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 fresh or dried bird's eye chili (optional); 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional); 4 tsp tamari; 2 tbsp lime juice; 4 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sesame oil

$15.57for 430 minServes 4

Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu, tender rice noodles, and fresh vegetables come together with a creamy almond butter sauce.

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

What it costs

Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale

Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 16 oz$0.17/oz typical	16 oz	$2.72Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 3$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 10 oz$0.18/oz typical	10 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Carrots, 1.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	1.15 lb	$1.23Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1.25$0.89 each typical	1.25	$1.11Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Green onions, 1$1.19 each typical	1	$1.19Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.57

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrupVinegar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Vietnamese Vegetarian Dairy-free Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.89 per serving$15.57 for 4

City Store

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

16 oz extra-firm tofu
5 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp salted creamy almond
2 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
2 birds eye chili
6 tbsp cornstarch
10 oz very thin rice noodles
4 cups thinly sliced or ribboned carrots
2 cups cucumber
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
1 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 cup fresh cilantro or basil
4 cloves garlic
2 fresh or dried bird's eye chili (optional)
2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
4 tsp tamari
2 tbsp lime juice
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil

Steps

Boil the rice noodles in water according to the package directions, then drain them within 5 minutes.
Whisk the almond butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
Cut the tofu into cubes, coat it with cornstarch, and season with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until crisp.
Cook the garlic and chilies in the skillet for 1 minute, then add the carrots and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
Toss the noodles with the sauce, cucumber, green onion, herbs, and vegetables, then top with the tofu.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with tofu on sale.