Creamy High Protein Gochujang Noodles

This low fat, high protein dinner is the perfect fusion of Italian and Asian flavors for a plant-powered 30 minute meal. Leveraging the silkiness of silken tofu for the low-fat creamy factor and spicy, umami-rich gochujang for a subtly sweet and spicy flavor. it comes together in less than 30 minutes with just 10 ingredients and the result is silky, flavorful and protein packed. The tempeh is the perfect plant-based meat substitute. Protein comes from the chickpea pasta, silken tofu, and tempeh for a whopping 32g of protein per serving!

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian Fusion, Italian

Keyword 30 minute meals, dairy free, gluten free, gochujang, high protein, low fat, noodle bowl, plant based, vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 388kcal

Author Jackie Akerberg

Equipment

stove

Ingredients

8 oz dry chickpea or lentil pasta I used spaghetti
½ yellow onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
8 oz tempeh crumbled or finely chopped
3 tbsp coconut aminos
10 oz silken tofu
¼ cup gochujang paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp white miso paste
salt and pepper
2 cups baby spinach chopped
¼ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped

Instructions

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a splash of water, vegetable broth, or oil for sautéing. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add in the crumbled tempeh and saute for 5-7 minutes, adding a splash of water to deglaze as needed. Add in the coconut aminos and stir to combine.
Meanwhile, add the tofu, gochujang, tomato paste, and miso paste to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the noodles to the pan with the tempeh, along with a splash of pasta water. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine. Fold in the spinach and stir until wilted. Add pasta water, if desired to thin, until desired texture is reached.
Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

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