Black Bean and Tofu Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp honey

  • 1 tbsp water

  • Your choice of noodles

  • Tofu

  • 1 tsp cooking oil

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds

  • 1 can black beans

  • Veggies of your choosing

Directions

Mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey and water for the sauce, and set aside.⁣⁣

Cook noodles, set aside. ⁣

Slice tofu into thin rectangle steaks - add 1 tsp oil to medium heated pan, salt both sides of tofu and grill each side for about 2 mins (or till golden brown) adding black sesame seeds to them as they cook. Set aside.⁣

Chop and saute veggies in olive oil and add your beans, noodles and sauce. Plate noodles and top with tofu!⁣

Macros per serving (makes 4 servings): 300 cals/ 14 g protein / 43g carbs / 8g fat⁣

Macros don't work for you? Here's how you can adapt it to suit your own nutritional needs:⁣

Need lower carb? Sub noodles for spiralized veg or spaghetti squash (or just go heavier on the veg).⁣

Need more carbs? Add more noodles and/or beans.⁣

⁣Need more protein? Sub the tofu for shrimp or chicken.⁣

Need more fat? Add some chopped cashews or more sesame oil to the dressing.⁣