Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls

Name: Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
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; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/3 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; 1/4 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.

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 26 views

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Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom

Ingredients

6 servings

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
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 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
1/4 cup water

Steps

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.
While the tofu and broccoli are roasting, cook the rice.
Also, make the sauce by blending everything in a blender or food processor.
Serve tofu and broccoli with rice and a good drizzle of peanut sauce. YUM!