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Rice Noodles with Tofu and Bok Choy
Crushed red pepper adds bite to this summery combination of noodles, tofu, and bell pepper.
Photography Becky Luigart-Stayner / Styling Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Rice Noodles with Tofu and Bok Choy
Rice Noodles with Tofu and Bok Choy
 Rice Noodles with Tofu and Bok Choy



By Lisa Zwirn

Menu (serves 4)

Rice Noodles with Tofu and Bok Choy

Asian spinach salad: Combine 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup grated carrot, and 1 cup bean sprouts in a large bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, stirring well with a whisk. Toss with spinach mixture. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts.

Iced green tea with mint leaves

Game Plan

1. While water comes to a boil: Chop vegetables and tofu

2. While noodles cook:Prepare soy sauce mixture; Prepare spinach mixture; Prepare salad dressing

3. While tofu mixture cooks: Slice green onions; Chop cilantro; Toss salad with dressing

Quick Tip

If you can't find bok choy, almost any quick-cooking crisp vegetable will work. Try snow peas or shredded Napa cabbage.

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