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Noodles with crispy tofu

Tofu has a third of the carbon footprint of chicken. Demand for soy is driving deforestation, but that’s because 70% of soy produced globally is fed directly to livestock (only 7% for human consumption).

Carbon calories per serving = 604 (19% of your daily goal)

SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 25 mins EASY

300g firm tofu, patted dry and sliced into 2cm cubes2 tbsp cornflour250g medium egg noodles1 tbsp vegetable oil2 spring onions, sliced½-1 red chilli, finely15g ginger, finely grated3 garlic cloves, finely grated1 ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder½ head of broccoli, finely chopped2 red peppers, sliced200g frozen peas2 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp crispy chilli oil, plus extra to serve (optional)10g coriander, chopped1 lime, juiced

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