Name: Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl with Sauteed Spinach and Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz soba noodles, cooked according to package directions until al dente; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, lightly toasted until they just begin to turn color; 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp sriracha ((can sub chili garlic sauce for a delicious variation)); 1 tbsp mirin or rice wine vinegar ((can sub with apple cider vinegar)); 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 cloves garlic, crushed into a paste; 1 bunch spinach ((approx 8 cups chopped)); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 16-oz block extra firm tofu, cut horizontally into six slices; 1 tsp sriracha ((can sub with chili garlic sauce, as for the noodles)); 1 tbsp mirin or rice wine vinegar ((can sub with apple cider vinegar)); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce