Sheet Pan Sesame Ginger Tofu Noodles
Flavorful extra-firm tofu and high-protein tofu noodles roasted on a sheet pan with sweet bell peppers and edamame. Spiced with a savory Asian-inspired sesame ginger glaze, it is gas-friendly, dairy-free, and ideal for batch meal prep.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Doo + Lila
Doo created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with pa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Open the package of extra-firm tofu
Open the package of extra-firm tofu, press firmly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture, and cut it into bite-sized 1/2-inch (1.25cm) cubes.
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Whisk together soy sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Place the cubed tofu
Place the cubed tofu, shelled edamame, and sliced red bell pepper onto the baking sheet. Pour three-quarters of the marinade over the ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the tofu and vegetables into a…
Spread the tofu and vegetables into a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes until the tofu edges are light golden brown and peppers are tender-crisp.
Look for: the tofu edges are light golden brown and peppers are tender-crisp
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Rinse the tofu noodles under cool water
Rinse the tofu noodles under cool water, drain thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
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Add the drained tofu noodles to the…
Add the drained tofu noodles to the sheet pan during the final 5 minutes of roasting, drizzle with the remaining sauce, and toss to combine until warm.
Look for: warm
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Portion into 5 individual meal-prep containers
Portion into 5 individual meal-prep containers. Allow to cool completely before covering and refrigerating for up to 5 days. Heat thoroughly in your portable heating lunch box before serving.
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