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Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Tofu with Peanut Sauce features extra firm tofu sautéed until lightly browned, paired with steamed spinach and an optional serving of brown rice or quinoa. The tofu is prepared with sesame oil and soy sauce for flavor, then served with a spicy peanut sauce and sriracha for added heat. The combination offers a plant-based meal with contrasting textures and savory, nutty notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
129 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tofu extra firm; 10 to 12-ounce package
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil you could use water but the sesame oil adds a great flavor
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ bunch spinach
- brown rice optional, or quinoa; for serving
- peanut sauce Sorta) Spicy; one batch
- sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Cube and press the tofu. Here’s a guide to pressing tofu, if you need some advice.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and soy sauce. Add the tofu and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute one side of the tofu until it lightly browns, then flip it and repeat. (approx 5 minutes per side)
- Steam the spinach until it turns a nice green. Make sure to not over-steam!
- Serve with rice or quinoa (optional) and top with peanut sauce and sriracha to taste.
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Notes
- You can choose to air fry tofu following the same preparation steps and then combine it with the sauce for a different texture.
- For baked tofu, coat tofu with oil, soy sauce, and a light dusting of cornstarch or arrowroot before baking at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway to get it crispier.
- Once baked or air fried, warm tofu with peanut sauce in a pan to thoroughly coat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
470mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5314IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5314IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.