Ginger Shiitake and Tofu Noodle Stew

Name: Ginger Shiitake and Tofu Noodle Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 8 ounce shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and sliced); 2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 4 clove garlic (minced); 8 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium); 3 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium); 16 ounce extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed, and cubed); 8 ounce soba noodles (dried); 2 head baby bok choy (quartered lengthwise); 0.25 cup white miso paste; 4 green onions (thinly sliced)

Cubed firm tofu, tender buckwheat soba noodles, and earthy shiitake mushrooms bathed in a warming ginger-miso vegetable broth.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.03/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie
Low-Carb

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
8 ounce shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and sliced)
2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
4 clove garlic (minced)
8 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
3 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
16 ounce extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed, and cubed)
8 ounce soba noodles (dried)
2 head baby bok choy (quartered lengthwise)
0.25 cup white miso paste
4 green onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
Add 2 tablespoons grated ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 8 cups vegetable broth and 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add 8 ounces dried soba noodles and 16 ounces cubed extra-firm tofu. Cook at a gentle boil for 4 minutes.
Add 2 quartered heads of baby bok choy and cook for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
Turn off the heat. Ladle 1/2 cup of warm broth into a small bowl, whisk in 1/4 cup white miso paste until smooth, and stir the dissolved miso back into the pot.
Garnish with 4 sliced green onions before packing into lunch containers.

Notes

If packing ahead, soba noodles will absorb broth over time; pack noodles separately or add a splash of water when reheating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 269
Protein: 13.2 g
Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
Fat: 11.5 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
Sodium: 1800 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
Sugar: 4.8 g