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Peanut Noodles With Tofu, Broccoli and Lime-Pickled Cabbage



Transform your weeknight dinner into a vibrant, brain-healthy feast with this Peanut Noodles with Tofu, Broccoli & Lime‑Pickled Cabbage—a MIND diet–friendly dish. Savory peanut sauce meets broccoli, crispy tofu and fresh noodles, all brightened with tangy, lime-infused pickled cabbage to deliver a satisfying, nutritious bowl that nourishes both mind and body.

Peanut Noodles With Tofu, Broccoli and Lime-Pickled Cabbage

Ingredients

  • 12 oz ramen (high-quality, plain noodles)
  • 3 cups broccoli, florets
  • 1 block baked tofu, cut into cubes or slices
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 6 tbsp peanut butter, natural
  • 3 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 5 tbsp water, warm, to thin
  • 2 tsp hot sauce, optional

Quick-Pickled Cabbage

  • 2 cups cabbage
  • lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss cabbage with lime juice, salt, and optional vinegar and maple syrup; set aside for at least 20–30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry tofu until golden and crispy on most sides, about 7–10 minutes; set aside.
  3. Boil noodles according to package directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
  4. Drain noodles and broccoli together and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, maple syrup, and ginger, then slowly whisk in warm water until smooth and pourable.
  6. Toss noodles and broccoli with the peanut sauce until well coated.
  7. Top with tofu, pickled cabbage, and garnish with chopped peanuts, scallions, or sesame seeds if desired.


Published: Jul 25, 2025