Peanut Noodles with Kale Salad - Using Trader Joe's Items

You don't need to use Trader Joe's items, but that's what I had on hand.

This recipe is super easy to throw together and is very filling even though it doesn't seem it would be.  Packed with protein from the nuts and tofu and super vitamins from the kale!

 Ingredients:

1 tub of extra-firmTofu in water, drained (Trader Joe's)
1 c. Soyaki marinade (Trader Joe's)
1/2 c. milk (I used almond milk)
2-3 c. finely chopped Kale and 1 c. finely chopped carrots (I use the Ninja for this), or sub in 1 bag of Coleslaw Mix
Slivered Almonds (Trader Joe's)

1/2 c. Smooth Peanut Butter or Almond Butter (Trader Joe's)
1/2 box Spaghetti, cooked and drained - we use whole wheat spaghetti for extra fiber - Barilla is a good brand

Method:

In a container, pour marinade over drained tofu and marinate at least a half hour (but can be left overnight, covered)

Pour off marinate into a cup and set tofu aside to fry
Cube tofu into 1 inch chunks
Fry tofu in a little oil until lightly browned, set aside

In a blender (we use Vitamix), combine the reserved Soyaki marinade and peanut butter with milk, blend until smooth
Pour over noodles

Mix chopped kale and carrots together and pour a few more tablespoons of Soyaki over them and stir to combine

Layer each serving bowl with kale salad mixture, noodles on top, topped with fried tofu and slivered almonds