Vegan Soba Bake

Vegan Soba Bake is a delightful fusion of traditional Japanese flavors and modern plant-based cooking, featuring tender soba noodles baked with a medley of vegetables and a creamy tofu sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, bringing warmth and nourishment to the table.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 100 grams
• Firm tofu - 150 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Almond milk - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a blender, combine the tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, spinach, grated carrot, and chopped green onions.
5. Pour the tofu sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
7. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu and soba noodles.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and carrots.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and sesame seeds.

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