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Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry
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Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry

A vibrant stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and colorful vegetables tossed in a creamy spicy peanut sauce. Rich nutty and packed with plant-based protein.

4.5
35 min
🍴4 servings
🔥340 cal
🔖Easy
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A fast and flavorful tofu stir-fry coated in a bold spicy peanut sauce with crisp vegetables.

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Nutrition per serving

340Calories
17gProtein
24gCarbs
20gFat
4gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

main

sauce

vegetables

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Instructions

1

Prepare and coat the tofu

Press tofu for a minimum of 15 minutes. Cube into 1 inch pieces and toss with cornstarch to coat evenly. This ensures a crispy exterior that will hold up in the stir-fry.

2

Fry the tofu

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3

Make the peanut sauce

Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and minced garlic with 3 tablespoons of warm water until completely smooth and creamy. The sauce should be pourable.

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4

Stir-fry the vegetables

Add remaining oil to the hot wok. Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper and stir-fry on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp with some char on the edges.

5

Combine everything

Return the crispy tofu to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over everything and toss vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

peanut butteralmond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
srirachachili garlic sauce or sambal oelek
broccolisnap peas, bok choy, or zucchini

Common mistakes

Making the peanut sauce too thick by not adding enough water which causes it to clump and not coat evenly
Cooking the vegetables until soft instead of tender-crisp which makes the dish lose its texture contrast
Not frying the tofu separately before adding it to the stir-fry which results in soft tofu pieces
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