Dinner for 4

Black Bean Garlic Tofu Bowl

Name: Black Bean Garlic Tofu Bowl
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 9 oz soba noodles; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame; 15 7/8 oz firm tofu; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce; 1 head bok choy; 5 cup green beans; 2 jarred roasted red pepper; 2 tbsp black bean garlic sauce; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

$10.31for 440 minServes 4

Soba noodles, crisp tofu, edamame, green beans, bok choy, and peppers are coated in a tangy black bean garlic sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 9 oz$0.18/oz typical	9 oz	$1.63Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 7.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	7.5 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Tofu, 16 oz$0.17/oz typical	16 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Canned beans, 1.25 oz$0.09/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Green beans, 1.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$3.11Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.31

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilVinegarSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.58 per serving$10.31 for 4

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Ingredients

9 oz soba noodles
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame
15 7/8 oz firm tofu
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce
1 head bok choy
5 cup green beans
2 jarred roasted red pepper
2 tbsp black bean garlic sauce
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Steps

Boil the soba noodles and edamame in a large pot for 5 to 6 minutes, then drain and rinse with water.
Toss the cubed tofu with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until browned.
Add the green beans and bok choy to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
Toss the noodles, edamame, tofu, vegetables, and sliced roasted peppers with the sauce, then drizzle with the remaining black bean garlic sauce.

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