Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls

Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls

from pinchofyum.com
Dinner
40 min
6 servings
548 kcal / serving

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.

Ingredients

  • 2blocks of extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoonscornstarch
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 small(or 1 large) head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 ½ cupsuncooked white rice
  • ½ cuppeanut butter
  • ⅓ cuplow-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonssesame oil (toasted or dark)
  • 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonssambal oelek or chili paste (this is where the “spicy” comes in, so add to taste)
  • 2 tablespoonssugar, honey, or agave
  • 1inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 clovefresh garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cupwater

Directions

  1. 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. 2

    While the tofu and broccoli are roasting, cook the rice.

  3. 3

    Also, make the sauce by blending everything in a blender or food processor.

  4. 4

    Serve tofu and broccoli with rice and a good drizzle of peanut sauce. YUM!