Derby Telegraph

Mushroom and tofu noodles

Serves 4, ready in 20 minutes

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Low-calorie

cooking spray 400g plain/naturally smoked firm tofu,

drained and cut into small chunks 2 medium onions,

halved and sliced 2 peppers (red and green), deseeded and roughly chopped

250g dried rice

noodles

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,

crushed

2cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 800g mixed mushrooms,

including some exotic ones such as shiitake if possible, sliced if large 250g fresh beansprout­s,

rinsed

4 tbsp soy sauce or

tamari

4 spring onions,

sliced on the diagonal, to serve

Spray a couple of large non-stick frying pans and/or woks with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat (if you only have one big pan, you can do this in batches). Add the tofu and cook for 4 minutes or until lightly golden all over, turning the pieces carefully halfway. Tip on to a plate and set aside.

Spray one of the pans with more low-calorie cooking spray, add the onions and peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender.

Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to the pack instructio­ns and drain well.

Add the red chilli, garlic, ginger, mushrooms and bean sprouts to the onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until tender. Carefully stir in the tofu, noodles and soy sauce or tamari and serve hot, with spring onions scattered over.

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