Amazing Tofu Lo Mein

This nutritious meal highlights delicious Asian flavors with a bit of heat. Noodles, tofu, and vegetables combine for a satisfying dish.

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Servings: 100

Servings: 100 

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Ingredients

Tofu, soy marinated, baked

Tofu, Cubes or Filets 43.75 pounds
Soy sauce, low sodium 9⅓ cups
Canola/olive oil blend 4 ¾ cups
Sesame oil 3⅛ cups

Lo mein, vegetable, whole grain spaghetti

Spaghetti noodles, pasta, whole wheat 11.63 pounds
Onion, yellow, 1/4-inch diced 15 pounds
Cabbage, green, shredded

1 bag

2½ pounds
Carrots, shredded (matchstick) 5 pounds
Teriyaki sauce, low sodium, preservative free 1⅔ quarts
Sesame Oil 3¾ cups
Sriracha hot chili sauce 1¼ cups

Instructions

Tofu, soy marinated, baked

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Line sheet pans with parchment paper and spray lightly with vegetable oil spray.

  2. Combine the diced tofu with soy sauce, vegetable oil, and toasted sesame oil.  Mix until all pieces are coated. 

  3. Transfer the diced tofu to the prepared sheet pans.  Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the tofu is caramelized.

    CCP-Hold hot (140°F. or above) for use.

    CCP-Minimum internal temperature should be 140°F. or above. 

Lo mein, vegetable, whole grain spaghetti

  1. Cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions to al dente.

  2. Place 5 pounds cooked spaghetti in each hotel pan. 

  3. Add onions, shredded cabbage and carrots to each hotel pan.

  4. Pour teriyaki glaze into a liquid measuring container.  Whisk in toasted sesame oil, and sriracha.

  5. Pour 4 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sauce mixture over each pan.

  6. Cover and bake in the preheated 350°F. for about 30 – 40 minutes.

    CCP: Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

  7. Remove from the oven.  Stir to distribute the sauce and vegetables into the noodles.

  8. Serve 1 ½ cups of the vegetable lo mein noodles topped with 1 cup of the seasoned baked tofu.

    CCP – Hold hot (140°F. or above) for service.

Recipe Notes

Crediting: 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, 1 oz. eq. meat/meat alternative, 2 oz. eq. grain

Nutrition Facts per Serving (2.5cups)

Calories: 630 kcal | Fat: 34.5 g | Saturated fat: 5.4 g | Sodium: 1206 mg | Carbohydrates: 62.4 g | Fiber: 8.2 g | Protein: 25.5 g | Vitamin A: 3890 mg | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 451 mg | Iron: 5.6 mg

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