After a saucy month in December, I know it’s time to clean up our act! My partner Eric and I felt we see-sawed in weight due to the pork and mostly the cream sauce recipes. Now, we didn’t go up in 3-4lbs, we just need a cleaner week.
This Spicy Peanut Butter Tofu Bowl is clean vegetables with roasted tofu! Yes, spicy peanut butter dressing that will blow your socks off!
The recipe I saw used brown rice but I wanted to drop the carbs even more by substituting cauliflower rice. This is a great #meatlessmonday meal that’s hearty enough to keep you full during lunch!
Remember, I cook it, I eat it, so I know you’ll love it!
INGREDIENTS:
TOFU:
2 blocks of extra firm tofu
1 tablespoons Xanthan Gum
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
salt and pepper
olive oil and salt
2 small (or 1 large) head of broccoli, cut into florets
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
cauliflower rice recipe is separate in side dish
PEANUT SAUCE:
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 garlic chili paste (this is where the “spicy” comes in, so add to taste)
1 tablespoons sweetener
a small knob of fresh ginger, peeled or 2 tsp of ground ginger
a clove of fresh garlic, peeled
DIRECTIONS:
Press liquid out of the tofu - see notes.
Cube tofu and toss (gently) with paprika, salt, pepper. Add the Xanthan gum and toss 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 toasty and delicious.
While the tofu and broccoli are roasting, cook the rice (go-to sides for my cauliflower recipe).
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.
ENJOY!
Notes:
To drain the tofu, cut in half in the middle to create two squares. Place on cutting board with towel or paper towel over it and place a cast iron skillet on top to squeeze out water.
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