Udon with Tofu and Winter Greens

This is one that I got from FoodNetwork.com and I really enjoyed it!  I don't have much experience with tofu but it really turned out great!  Very simple with few ingredients but very tasty!

Udon with Tofu and Asian Greens

Ingredients

·         1 8-ounce package udon noodles

·         4 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, or 3 tablespoons sesame oil mixed with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

·         1 12-ounce package firm tofu, cut into 12 pieces

·         Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

·         1 11-ounce package Asian cooking greens or baby spinach

·         1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced diagonally

·         Large pinch of red pepper flakes

·         3 tablespoons soy sauce

·         Pinch of sugar

Directions

Cook the udon noodles as the label directs. (Don't overcook or they will get mushy.) Drain, reserving about 1/3 cup of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pat the tofu dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Add the tofu to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.

Add 1 tablespoon oil and the greens to the skillet. Cook, tossing, until just wilted. Add the scallions, red pepper flakes, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the soy sauce and sugar. Add the reserved cooking water; heat to create a broth. Divide the noodles and greens among 4 bowls and top with the tofu.