Vegan Almond Noodles

Couldn't think of a jazzy title!

Mmmmm delish!

What you will need:1/2 package (1/2 lb) udon or soba noodles or you can use reg noodlesCook them for about 5 or 6 minutes so that they are almost but not quite done Rinse under cold water and toss with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.Mushroom/Tofu mix:2 cups sliced shitake mushrooms1 block of firm tofu diced, however big you want them. I also take off the outer part of the tofu...it is like a rind and i find the tofu tastes better when i take it off.Separate pan saute fresh shitake mushrooms in some oil until soft, then add in tofu. Saute about 5 minutes add a splash of soy sauce (use kikoman not the china lilly stuff, gross!) and pepper. Put to side.Almond Sauce:3 green onions sliced1 tablspoon finely chopped ginger3 cloves garlic finely chopped1/2 cup almond butter (i used the president's choice brand and the chunky kind)2 tablespoons raw sugar, but brown sugar would be good too.3 tablespoons of rice vinegar3 tablespoons soy saucehot water to thin out sauce, I used about 1/4 cup (sauce should be thin like a cream consistency, if it is too thick add more water)chili flakes, i use about 1/2 tspIn a pot, med heat, saute onions, ginger and garlic, saute about a minute, add the remaining ingredients until blended and warmed.Add noodles to the sauce and heat for about 5 - 8 minues, you want the noodles to absorb some of the sauce and to warm through. Put in a big bowl.Add the tofu/mushroom mixture and then I added 1 cup finely shredded chinese lettuce and 1/2 cup fresh snow peas sliced (raw) and toss all together!Last I sprinkled about a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

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Welcome to Eat My Veg! Recently I have decided to make a change...a health change. I went from a man eating carni to a vivacious veg! It was hard, it was misery...in the beginning, but now after 3 months, I am feeling the benefits and they are huge. So huge that my husband has not eaten any meat aside from fish! Now this is an Eastern European man who loves his pork so for him to turn down a mouth watering pork roast or bacon is a feat in itself.

I am not going to promote a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the purpose of this blog is to share my culinary ideas. I guarantee that you will love my vegan recipes that you will satisfy even the meatiest people! Plus you will read about my life adverntures and my thought process which at times can be, well, read and find out!

If you take a look at what vegan recipes are offered, they are a little ummm, dry, bland and tastes like nothing! Try the recipes, I am not a chef, I am just a girl who loves to cook and really wondering if I should pursue my inner chef. I make practical easy recipes that anyone can master, I will make you fall in love with cooking.

Signing off for now...and thinking about what I should make for dinner?