5 from 3 votes
Vegan Sesame Peanut Tofu (Gluten-free & Oil-free)
This vegan sesame peanut tofu is perfect served over a bed of rice for a satisfying and hearty meal. The tofu is baked and then coated in a rich peanut sauce. Gluten-free and oil-free.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
226 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 20 oz tofu pressed for at least 10 minutes and cubed, extra firm
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ lemon juice of
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Add the tofu to a large bowl together with the tamari, rice vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir together really well to combine and marinade for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for 4+hours/overnight
- Around 10 minutes before you finish marinading the tofu, preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 F. Spread the tofu cubes evenly over a sheet of parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping all the pieces after around the 15-minute mark.
- Combine the plant based milk, maple syrup, sesame seeds, ketchup and peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk together thoroughly. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
- Transfer the tofu to a non-stick frying pan. Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry and stir together over a medium heat until the sauce thickens. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
397mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.