Ramen Noodles

Prep time: 20 mins

Servings: 4 pers

Cook time: 30-40 mins

Category: Snack

Origin: Middle East

INGREDIENTS

For 4-6 servings

• One 12– to 14-ounce package extra- firm organic tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 package ramen noodles (about 10 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 3 tablespoons Garcia de la Cruz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 3 carrots, cut into slices on the diagonal
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 pieces of broccoli
• Sriracha or hot chile sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste and tamari and set aside.
• In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the Garcia de la Cruz Extra Virgin Olive Oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and brocolli and cook,
  stirring, for 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of the broth and, with a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits. Add the carrots and the scallion whites and cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining 5 cups of broth and 2 cups of water. Add the miso–soy sauce mixture and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and mix well.
• Raise the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the tofu, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Divide the noodles among four to six individual serving bowls, top with the soup, tofu, and vegetables, and garnish with the scallion greens. Serve with Sriracha (or hot chile sauce) on the side, if desired.