Diet: Vegetarian

Spicy Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu - Trying to keep a healthy diet is hard, especially if the canteen at work or college tempts you with its smell of greasy chips or fried chicken. (don’t get me started on the chocolate and crisps at the counter!)
In this situation, you have to be strong! Its super hard though, I totally understand.
So how do we shatter these temptations and ward off those cheeky chips cravings?
Simple, fast and healthy food that is whipped up in no time at home and is chok-a-blok full of taste, that’s how!
Here is one of my favourite packed lunches, a Buckwheat noodle based cold dish. It is super healthy and delicious. It will make your colleagues a little envious!

Serves: 1

Total Time: 15

Spicy Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu

Trying to keep a healthy diet is hard, especially if the canteen at work or college tempts you with its smell of greasy chips or fried chicken. (don’t get me started on the chocolate and crisps at the counter!) In this situation, you have to be strong! Its super hard though, I totally understand. So how do we shatter these temptations and ward off those cheeky chips cravings? Simple, fast and healthy food that is whipped up in no time at home and is chok-a-blok full of taste, that’s how! Here is one of my favourite packed lunches, a Buckwheat noodle based cold dish. It is super healthy and delicious. It will make your colleagues a little envious!

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