Weekly Vegetarian Meals: Tomato Gravy Noodles

Weekly Vegetarian Meals: Tomato Gravy Noodles

Third week of October 2026

Introduction:
Tomato Gravy Noodles is a comforting home-style dish featuring ripe tomatoes and firm tofu cooked into a rich, savory gravy and served over chewy noodles. The tomatoes provide a naturally sweet and tangy flavor, while the tofu adds a satisfying texture and nutritional value. The thick tomato gravy coats the noodles beautifully, making this a simple, warming, and flavorful plant-based meal.
Tomatoes provide vitamins and lycopene, while tofu is a good source of plant-based protein. Adding leafy greens or other soy products can further increase the vegetable and protein content of the meal.

Ingredients:
· Fresh noodles 400 g
· Tomatoes 600 g
· Firm tofu 100 g
· Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
· Sugar 1 tsp
· Cornstarch 1 tbsp
· Water 350 ml
· Sesame oil 1 tsp
· Vegetable oil 1.5 tbsp
· Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tomatoes
   Score a small cross on the top of each tomato. Blanch briefly in hot water, peel off the skins, and cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
2. Stir-fry the tofu
   Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Add the tofu and stir-fry until lightly golden and firm. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the tomatoes
   Leave a small amount of oil in the pan. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry until softened and juicy.
4. Prepare the gravy
   Add the light soy sauce, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tofu
   Return the tofu to the pan and gently mix. Season with salt and sesame oil.
6. Thicken the gravy
   Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water. Slowly pour the mixture into the pan while stirring continuously until the gravy thickens.
7. Cook the noodles and serve
   Cook the noodles until tender, drain well, and divide among serving bowls. Spoon the hot tomato gravy generously over the noodles.
   
   

Vegetarian Wellness Tip

Choose fully ripe tomatoes for a naturally sweeter and richer flavor. When adding the cornstarch slurry, pour it in gradually while stirring continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, glossy gravy.

Eat healthy, enjoy plant-based meals every week!