Cirali Soy Sauce Noodles

Ingredients (serves 2): 

- 4 oz whole wheat spaghetti 

- 1 cup broccoli 

- 1 cup cauliflower 

- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks 

- 1 garlic clove, minced 

- 4 tablespoons olive oil 

- 8 oz tofu, cubed 

- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 

- 2 tablespoons tahini 

- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

- 1 lemon

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and set aside. 

2. While the spaghetti is cooking, drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauteé pan, adding garlic once heated. Sauteé garlic for about 30 seconds over medium-high heat before adding the vegetables, stirring to coat, adding more olive oil if needed, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook the veggies until tender (about 7 minutes), remove from pan and set aside. 

3. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the sauteé pan, adding the tofu once heated. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until golden brown. 

4. Add the cooked spaghetti, veggies, and tofu to a large bowl and stir to mix. Whisk together the soy sauce, tahini, and red pepper flakes before pouring over the noodle mixture. Divide into bowls and top with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a squeeze of lemon.