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.