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Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls

Name: Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 blocks of extra firm tofu; 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 small (or 1 large) head of broccoli, cut into florets; 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips; 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice; 0.5 cup peanut butter; 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted or dark); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste (this is where the “spicy” comes in, so add to taste); 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave; 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled; 1 clove fresh garlic, peeled; 0.25 cup water

These Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls are a meal prep / weeknight dinner life-saver! Crispy tofu, roasted veggies, fluffy rice, and a spicy sweet peanut sauce all over top. YES.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

2 blocks of extra firm tofu
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 small (or 1 large) head of broccoli, cut into florets
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
0.50 cup peanut butter
0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil (toasted or dark)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste (this is where the “spicy” comes in, so add to taste)
2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
1 clove fresh garlic, peeled
0.25 cup water

Instructions

1
Press liquid out of the tofu. Cube tofu and toss (gently) with the cornstarch until coated. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Arrange broccoli and peppers on another baking sheet. Drizzle all with olive oil and salt. Roast both pans at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until tofu is slightly crisped and broccoli is roasty and delicious.
2
While the tofu and broccoli are roasting, cook the rice.
3
Also, make the sauce by blending everything in a blender or food processor.
4
Serve tofu and broccoli with rice and a good drizzle of peanut sauce. YUM!