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Ramen Noodle Bowl with Escarole and Spicy Tofu Crumbles

By Claire Saffitz

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Give an hour to prepping these components, and thank yourself all week long.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

2 (5.5-ounce) servings fresh or dried ramen noodles
4 cups torn escarole
3 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Chili Sauce
Kosher salt
4 Pickled Scallions
Spicy Tofu Crumbles, thinly sliced radish, and chopped peanuts (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook noodles according to package directions. During the last minute of cooking, add escarole. Drain and rinse under cold water.

    Step 2

    Toss noodles, escarole, and chili sauce in a large bowl until coated; season with salt. Divide noodles between bowls. Slice scallions into 1" pieces and place on top of noodles along with some tofu crumbles, radishes, and peanuts.

TagsSoupSoup/StewNoodlePasta & NoodlesAsianEscaroleChicoryLeafy GreensVegetableScallionOnionRoot VegetableTofuRadishPeanutNutMainDinnerDairy FreeVeganVegetarianBon Appétit

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