Tofu Chow Mein

Prep time:      20 minutes

Cook time:    45 minutes

Cost:              ~$10

Makes:          2-4 servings

This is a great recipe to make out of any leftover vegetables that are in the fridge. I used chow mein noodles, but you can also use cooked rice. I did get the noodles on sale, but tofu and vegetables are about the same cost each week.

As you cook, add more soy sauce to get the taste you want. The bigger your pan and the more vegetables you add, the more servings it will make! 

Chop vegetables into small pieces

Ingredients:                                                                          Cost:

-          Pack of tofu                                                                         $3       

-          Bag of chow mein noodles                                               $3

-          1 medium onion                                                                  $0.50

-          Other vegetables: (optional)

o   Carrots                                                              $1

o   Mushrooms                                                       $1

o   Broccoli                                                             $1.50

o   Snap peas

o   Cauliflower

o   Garlic

-          Olive oil

-          Soy sauce

-          Teriyaki sauce (optional)

Cook onion, carrot and garlic with oil in pan

Add other vegetables, noodles and tofu and cover

What to do:

1.      Cut up vegetables and half a pack of tofu into small pieces

2.      Put large frying pan on medium heat on the stove

3.      Put a little bit of oil in and add onion, carrot and garlic

4.      Cook until slightly browned

5.      Add other vegetables, tofu and about a 1/3 of the bag of noodles

6.      Add about a ¼ cup of soy sauce and 1 cup of water

7.      Cover, stirring, until noodles and vegetables are soft