Chilli tofu veg ‘noodles’

Name: Chilli tofu veg ‘noodles’
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2

Our carb-light take on noodles is an easy weeknight win, and a great option for meat-free Mondays.

On the hunt for low-carb alternatives? Check out our oriental courgetti with seared steak.

Ingredients

10 sprays olive oil
200g firm tofu, cut into cubes
1 garlic clove, crushed
Thumb-size piece fresh ginger, grated
1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 courgettes (320g), finely sliced into ‘noodles’ with a julienne peeler or spiraliser
1 carrot (160g), finely sliced into ‘noodles’ with a julienne peeler or spiraliser
2 tsp sesame oil
Finely grated zest and juice 1 lime
Fresh coriander to serve

10 sprays olive oil
200g firm tofu, cut into cubes
1 garlic clove, crushed
Thumb-size piece fresh ginger, grated
1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 courgettes (320g), finely sliced into ‘noodles’ with a julienne peeler or spiraliser
1 carrot (160g), finely sliced into ‘noodles’ with a julienne peeler or spiraliser
2 tsp sesame oil
Finely grated zest and juice 1 lime
Fresh coriander to serve

Heat the spray oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning regularly, until golden. Add the garlic, ginger and half the chilli and spring onions, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the courgette and carrot ‘noodles’ to the pan and cook, tossing, for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil, lime zest and juice, then divide between two plates. Serve sprinkled with the coriander, remaining sliced chilli and spring onions.

Heat the spray oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning regularly, until golden. Add the garlic, ginger and half the chilli and spring onions, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the courgette and carrot ‘noodles’ to the pan and cook, tossing, for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil, lime zest and juice, then divide between two plates. Serve sprinkled with the coriander, remaining sliced chilli and spring onions.