This is a filling, delicious recipe that comes together with not too much effort. The chili crisp really adds some pop, so don’t slip it! Adapted from Salad Freak.

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 lime
• 1 English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise then sliced into 1/4″ half moons on a bias
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
• large handful basil, roughly chopped
• large handful cilantro, roughly chopped
• large handful mint, roughly chopped
• 16 oz package extra firm tofu
• 170 g dried soba noodles
• 1/4 c peanut butter
• 1 T soy sauce
• 1 t fish sauce
• 1 t honey
• 3 T warm water
• chili crisp

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Line a baking tray with a few paper towels or clean kitchen towels.
3. Cut the tofu lengthwise into 4 rectangles, then lay them on top of the towels.
4. Cover the tofu with another layer of towels, then put a cast-iron skillet or a plate with something heavy on top.
5. Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes, until a decent amount of water has soaked the towels.
6. When the tofu is done pressing, line two baking trays with parchment paper. Put the broccoli florets on one and the tofu on the other.
7. Drizzle the broccoli and tofu with 3 T of chili crisp oil, no flakes. (Note: if you don’t have chili crisp oil, you can substitute 3 T neutral oil + 2 t red pepper flakes.
8. Roast broccoli and tofu – the broccoli is done when it is charred, about 25-30 minutes, and the tofu is done when it is golden brown. Set aside.
9. As the broccoli and tofu are baking, bring a medium pot of water to boil.
10. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, then wash thoroughly in cold water until all of the starch is removed. Set aside.
11. To make the peanut sauce, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and juice of 1/2 lime.
12. Add warm water, 1 T at a time, until the sauce is thin enough to mix into the noodles.
13. To serve, add noodles, cucumber, and peanut sauce in a large bowl, then toss to combine.
14. Place noodle mixture in individual bowls, then top with a tofu slice and your desired amount of broccoli, scallions, herbs, and chili crisp.