Peanut Tofu Bowl
Dive into a deliciously satisfying peanut tofu bowl, where crispy tofu meets a rich, creamy peanut sauce for a meal that’s as quick as it is scrumptious! Toss in vibrant veggies and a sprinkle of crunchy peanuts for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a delightful dish that will keep you coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 block tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (30 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (7.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (56.8 g)
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (7.5 ml)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp mirin (15 ml)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the tofu with nutritional yeast, cornstarch and garlic powder. Mix until the tofu cubes are evenly coated.
- 2
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir gently until combined.
- 3
Place tofu in air fryer basket and air-fry at 400F for 25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-10 minutes to ensure the tofu is evenly baked. Alternatively, spread tofu cubes on a baking sheet and place in a 400F oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 4
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, maple syrup and garlic powder in a small bowl and whisk until combined. The sauce will be very thick at this point. Add the water in small increments and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Serve the tofu with steamed broccoli over rice. Top with peanut sauce, sesame seeds and green onion. Optionally, top with chili oil and crushed garlic chips.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Peanut Tofu Bowl
Dive into a deliciously satisfying peanut tofu bowl, where crispy tofu meets a rich, creamy peanut sauce for a meal that’s as quick as it is scrumptious! Toss in vibrant veggies and a sprinkle of crunchy peanuts for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a delightful dish that will keep you coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 block tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (30 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (7.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (56.8 g)
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (7.5 ml)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp mirin (15 ml)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the tofu with nutritional yeast, cornstarch and garlic powder. Mix until the tofu cubes are evenly coated.
- 2
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir gently until combined.
- 3
Place tofu in air fryer basket and air-fry at 400F for 25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-10 minutes to ensure the tofu is evenly baked. Alternatively, spread tofu cubes on a baking sheet and place in a 400F oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 4
Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, maple syrup and garlic powder in a small bowl and whisk until combined. The sauce will be very thick at this point. Add the water in small increments and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Serve the tofu with steamed broccoli over rice. Top with peanut sauce, sesame seeds and green onion. Optionally, top with chili oil and crushed garlic chips.