Sweet & Spiced Noodle Kugel
Noodle kugel is a traditional Jewish sweet or savory casserole made with noodles. This sweet kugel has the perfect blend of fruits and spices and can be served warm or cold. While traditionally served as a side dish, try serving as a dessert with a scoop of plant-based vanilla ice cream on the side or even as a breakfast treat.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz wide whole-grain ribbon noodles, cooked
- 12 oz silken firm tofu
- ½ cup date syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground cardamom
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup raisins or dried cherries
- 3 apples, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2. Process tofu, date syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in a blender until smooth.
- 3. Pour the mixture in a large bowl and add the noodles, raisins, apples, lemon juice and applesauce. Mix well.
- 4. Place the mixture in 9 x 13 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- 5. Bake for 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. You can substitute the date syrup with date paste.
- 2. Choose oil and sugar free dried cherries.
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