• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

greens & chocolate

Where healthy cooking meets sinful indulgence

  • home
  • contact
  • recipes
  • work with me
    • work with me
    • privacy policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • shop
You are here: Home / main dish / crispy tofu and broccoli rice noodle bowls with spicy hoisin sauce

crispy tofu and broccoli rice noodle bowls with spicy hoisin sauce

April 22, 2014 by Taylor 22 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Noodle Bowl with Spicy Hoisin Sauce | greens & chocolate

We close on our house next week and holy crap I am SO excited!  It’s weird because even though I’ve looked through the pictures and watched the video of our house a bajillion times, we only saw the house twice.  So the excitement to see it again is overwhelming me and really I can’t think of much else except that in 9 days, we get to see our house again!  And it will be ours.  As first-time home buyers, it almost feels surreal.

Marc has been a champ throughout the whole process and while I’m all “Oh my gosh I want this West Elm shower curtain!” and “Look at this DIY project I found on Pinterest!” he’s been doing all of the boring mortgage stuff that takes forever to get figured out.  It’s a good thing he loves me because I’ve been zero help with the paperwork.  I take that back – I’ve signed where I needed to sign and did some faxing at work but not much more than that.

To redeem myself, I’ve been doing most of the packing and have an entire sunroom full of boxes to show for it.  Last weekend I boxed up a lot of our kitchen appliances, dishes, and utensils, leaving only the essentials which, obviously means I still have a fully functioning kitchen.  Unfortunately for you, all of my fun plates and bowls that I use for food photography have been boxed up, so get ready for the same two plates and one bowl in every picture for the next 2 weeks.  I think I’ll make it up to you with pretty food, mmk?

Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Noodle Bowl with Spicy Hoisin Sauce | greens & chocolateSpeaking of pretty food – how about this noodle dish?!  I am SO excited about it.  It contains three new obsessions of mine that make up one big obsession, which is this dish.  First: crispy tofu. Kathryne made this delicious Roasted Brussels Sprout and Crispy Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze and ever since I made it last week, I’ve been obsessed with crispy tofu.  She makes hers in the oven, which you can totally do in this recipe too, but I made mine on the stove.  Both methods result in delightful crispy tofu.  Second: rice noodles.  Extra thin, preferably.  They cook super fast and I love how they just soak up every bit of flavor you throw at them.  I also love their texture and being a big texture person, this is huge for me.  Third: spicy Hoisin sauce.  Super flavorful and super yum, which is super important when those said noodles are soaking it all up.

So there ya have it.  Those three awesome things, combined with a few other pretty great things, make one really yummy noodle dish.  I alllllmost didn’t add the cilantro because I wasn’t sure how it would go with the broccoli but I am really glad I did.  Since the sauce has a ton of flavor and salt from the soy sauce, Hoisin, and Sriracha, the cilantro brightens things up and adds a bit of freshness to each bite, which I loved.  You could also use other veggies that you like, if you’re not a fan of broccoli.  I think cauliflower, brussels sprouts, red pepper, or snow peas would all be good.
Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Noodle Bowl with Spicy Hoisin Sauce | greens & chocolate

crispy tofu and broccoli rice noodle bowls with spicy hoisin sauce

Print Rate

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2-4 tbsp oil I used canola
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • chopped cilantro for topping
  • sesame seeds for topping

for the sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Hoisin
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1-2 tsp Sriracha depending on how spicy you want it
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Start by making the sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients for the sauce in medium bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
  • Next, the tofu and broccoli.
  • Drain tofu and dry with paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  • Cut tofu into slabs, length wise, then cut each slab in half and then cut into cubes.
  • Add cornstarch and salt to large bowl.
  • Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch and salt, working in batches.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the oil to large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add about half of the tofu, cooking until golden brown, about 10 minutes. You will have to keep flipping the cubes around once the sides get golden.
  • Repeat with remaining tofu. Add additional oil, if needed.
  • Once tofu is done, set aside on a plate.
  • Add another 1 tbsp of oil to same pan and add broccoli.
  • Cook 5-7 minutes, until bright green and tender. I like to add 1-2 tbsp of water and cover the broccoli, to get it to steam and cook through, without having to add more oil.
  • While broccoli is cooking, you can bring large pot of water to boil.
  • Add rice noodles and cook according to the package, typical just a few minutes, until they are soft.
  • Drain.
  • Combine noodles, tofu, broccoli, and sauce in the same large saucepan over medium heat, tossing to combine and heat the sauce, just for a minute or two.
  • Serve into individual bowls.
  • Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Mention @greensnchocolate to let me know!
Need more ideas?Find all of my recipe pins @greenschocolate

related posts:

whole grain morning glory muffins with cream cheese glaze
sauteed brussels sprout, cranberry, pecan, and blue cheese salad
Beet Hummus
Pin1
Share
Tweet
Share
Yum
1 Shares

Filed Under: main dish, vegetarian

Previous Post: « monster cookie bars
Next Post: mini strawberry shortcake trifles {in mason jars!} »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Yay about the house! Those final days up to closing are so exciting. 🙂 And this noodle bowl — I might go straight to “inhale” mode on it.

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Steph! That’s exactly what I did – inhaled this dish!

      Reply
  2. Anne [A Squared] says

    April 22, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    We’re in the process of buying our first place right now too– totally feel your pain! All I want to do is play with paint samples. 🙂

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Isn’t it fun?! We’re holding off on painting right away but you better believe I have some colors picked out and pinned 🙂

      Reply
  3. julia says

    April 23, 2014 at 6:40 am

    What a healthy meal! I am pining this for later!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks Julia!

      Reply
  4. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    April 23, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Congrats on the new house! So exciting! This broccoli rice noodles bowl is exactly what I want for dinner!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Well I think it’s exactly what you should have 🙂 Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    April 23, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Yay, congrats on the new house Taylor – so excited for you 🙂 This tofu noodle bowl looks incredible – love all the fresh cilantro in here!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Kelly! The cilantro really adds a lot to the dish…I loved it!

      Reply
  6. Mellissa says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Yeah for closing being near, then all the work begins! But it feels so good because it’s yours 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kaylee @ Lemons and Basil says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:56 am

    So excited for you with the house! Your role and Marc’s role is SOOO very similar to mine and my husbands! He is the researcher and paperwork guy, while I’m busy planning all the things we are going to do to the space, etc! But like you, I sign where needed 🙂

    And this noodle dish looks incredible!!! Your food completely speaks for itself, you don’t need to worry about your fun bowls and plates being packed, because this looks wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Mavis says

    April 23, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations on being a home owner! There is something special about walking in to the first home that you purchase….very exciting!

    I have wanted to make crispy tofu-thanks for choosing this for your post!

    Reply
  9. Jessica @ www.caretakerskitchen.com says

    April 23, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    This looks delicious! You have a beautiful website.

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 25, 2014 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Danae @ reciperunner says

    April 23, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Congrats on buying your first home, it’s such an exciting time! I was like you and mostly picking out paint colors and accessories while my husband did the boring stuff. I’ve never cooked a dinner with tofu, but this one may have to be my first. I love that it’s crispy and that hoisin looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 25, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Thanks Danae! Your comment makes me feel better about being pre-occupied with the looks of the house while my husband is busy making sure all of our papers are ready 🙂

      Reply
  11. Karen Petersen says

    April 24, 2014 at 9:06 am

    ANYTHING with hoisin is a winner! Looks great!

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Eeek so exciting! I hated packing to move – especially my kitchen : ) Too many things I use in there on a regular basis! haha

    This noodle bowl? Sounds amazing. And that sauce … yum!!

    Reply
  13. Julia says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Lookit how CUTE your rice noodles are!! All the rice noodles I’ve been finding are thick, thick, thick…which is fine…but yours look adorable and I love the angel-hair thinness to them. And the crispy tofu? MUST try this! I adore hoisin and broccoli, so pretty much this bowl has my name written all over it. Have a great weekend, lady!

    Reply
  14. Jen @ Lorimer Street Kitchen says

    April 26, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    This looks amazing! Between the noodles, crispy tofu, big bunch of cilantro and hoison sauce, I’m sold! So glad I just discovered your blog!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      April 27, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Connect with Me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

About Me

Hi! Welcome to greens & chocolate, where healthy cooking meets sinful indulgence. I'm Taylor, a Minnesota girl who loves eating healthy, a daily chocolate indulgence, and running, yoga, and chasing after my sons to balance it all out. I'm so happy you stopped by, and hope you enjoy the recipes I have to share!

Healthy Eats

Summer Corn Caprese Salad

Gingerbread Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins

Gingerbread Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins

How to Eat Healthy During Kitchen Renovation

Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup

Butternut Squash and Whipped Sage Cream Cheese Crostini

Butternut Squash Whipped Sage Cream Cheese Crostini

My NEW Cookbook!

Click here to order my cookbook today!

Secondary Sidebar

-->
-->

Featured Posts

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Vanilla Rice Pudding

Vanilla Rice Pudding

Categories

  • appetizer
  • bars
  • beef
  • bread
  • breakfast
  • cake
  • chicken
  • chocolate
  • cookies
  • crock pot
  • dessert
  • dinner
  • drink
  • fall
  • family
  • friday faves
  • healthy
  • holidays
  • life
  • life detox
  • lunch
  • main dish
  • meal plan
  • muffins
  • pasta
  • pork
  • pregnancy
  • pressure cooker
  • recipe
  • salad
  • seafood
  • side dish
  • snack
  • soup
  • spring
  • summer
  • toddler friendly
  • travel
  • Uncategorized
  • vegetarian

Archives

  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
Genesis Theme Framework for WordPress

Categories

Archives

Genesis Theme Framework for WordPress

Footer

More From the Blog

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Connect with Me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021 · by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress