Crispy Noodles with Tofu & Veggies - Paired with Thai Toast

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Crispy Noodles with Tofu & Veggies - Paired with Thai Toast
-Jen's Creation (with some help from Jon)

Here's what you need:

    Crispy Noodles w/ Tofu & Veggies

• 1 6oz Package Maifun Rice Sticks
• 1 14oz Extra Firm Tofu
• 6T. Sesame Oil
• 1 Bag Shredded Coleslaw Mix
• 1 Small Onion - Sliced
• 6oz Sliced Mushrooms
• 1T. Finely Minced Ginger
• 1T. Finely Minced Garlic
• Soy Sauce
• Olive Oil

     Thai Toast

Recipe Compliments of Jen's dad, Jon Pierson.

• 4 Thick Slices Any Healthy Bread
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• Natural Peanut Butter (Creamy or Chunky)
• Chopped Cilantro
• Kickin' Sauce!  (don't worry, we'll give you the recipe too!) 
• 1/4c. Olive Oil
• Cayenne Pepper (to taste depending how much you want your mouth to burn)

 Here's What You Do:

Crispy Noodles w/ Tofu & Veggies

-Deep fry Maifun according to package directions (please make sure you only fry small amounts at a time so they really puff up!) Then set aside on towel lined plate

-Cut tofu in 1in. chunks

-Heat sesame oil until very hot

-Brown tofu in sesame oil & a few shakes of Soy Sauce; adding Garlic & Ginger to the last 1 minute of cooking

-Remove from pan, put in a bowl & set aside

-In the same pan, add a bit of Olive Oil and Soy Sauce, cook Onions & Mushroom until crisp tender; Put in a bowl & set aside

-In the same pan add a tablespoon more of Olive Oil & Soy Sauce, cook shredded Cabbage about 4 minutes until crisp tender

          TO ASSEMBLE: Place 1 mound of Crispy Noodles on a plate, top w/ cabbage, onions, mushrooms & tofu.  Then garnish with cilantro (optional)
(Serves: 4)

Thai Toast

-Toast slices of Bread

-Rub 1/2 of a Garlic Clove over each slice (finely chop the rest)

-Spread Peanut Butter over toast

-Sprinkle with chopped Garlic & chopped Cilantro

-Drizzle with Kickin' Sauce!
(Serves: 4)

This Vegan Recipe is one of our favorites, not only for the taste but also the experience!

Let us know if you try it!