Soba Noodles with Tofu, Avocado, and Snow Peas

• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into very thin strips
• 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced into very thin strips
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes and patted dry
• 1 package (about 8 ounces) soba noodles
• 4 ounces snow peas, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved crosswise, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips
• 10 to 12 chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1. In a small saucepan, bring the ginger, chile, sugar, and 1/3 cup water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low; cook until ginger and chile are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the ginger and chile to a bowl; set aside.
4. Reserve syrup.
5. Make the dressing: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons reserved syrup.
6. Add the tofu; toss to coat.
7. Set aside.
8. In a pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
9. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
10. Add the peas; drizzle with the oil and 1 tablespoon dressing.
11. Toss to coat; let cool.
12. To serve, add the cucumber, chives, tofu, and dressing to the bowl; toss to combine.
13. Divide among plates; top with the avocado and reserved ginger and chile.
14. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15. (Per serving)
16. Calories: 547
17. Fat: 20g
18. Cholesterol: 0mg
19. Carbohydrate: 75g
20. Sodium: 822mg
21. Protein: 28g
22. Fiber: 7g

fresh ginger, serrano, sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, extrafirm tofu, noodles, snow peas, vegetable oil, cucumber, chives, avocado, sesame seeds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/soba-noodles-with-tofu-avocado-and-snow-peas-392445 (may not work)