Crispy tofu, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains topped with a creamy peanut sauce for a satisfying plant-based meal.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - Salt to taste
→ Grains
05 - 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, uncooked
06 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
10 - 1 cup edamame, steamed and shelled
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
→ Peanut Sauce
13 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
14 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
16 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
18 - 2 tablespoons warm water
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
21 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional
→ Toppings
22 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
23 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
24 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.
03 - Drizzle tofu with olive oil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, pan-fry in skillet until browned on all sides.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, warm water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes until smooth. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency.
05 - Julienne or slice vegetables as directed. Steam frozen edamame until heated through if using frozen varieties.
06 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Arrange crispy tofu, carrots, bell pepper, purple cabbage, edamame, cucumber, and spring onions on top of grains.
07 - Drizzle peanut sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro or mint leaves. Serve immediately.
