Tofu in Peanut Sauce
Enjoy this high-protein Tofu in Peanut Sauce, a dish designed to nourish your body and support gut health. Fiber-rich broccoli feeds good gut bacteria, while tofu provides essential plant-based protein. The addition of ginger aids digestion, making this a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$10.93
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£8.60
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Fats: 25 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fibre: 8 g
Tags
Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein Dinner
Ingredients
- coconut oil - 1 tbsp.
- tender stem broccoli - 2 ¼ cups (400g)
- firm tofu - 1 ⅜ cups (350g)
- sauce - natural peanut butter - ¼ cup (65g)
- sauce - tamari or soy sauce - 2 tbsp.
- sauce - water - 2 tbsp.
- sauce - honey - 5 tbsp.
- sauce - sesame oil - 1 tsp.
- sauce - chili flakes - ½ tsp.
- sauce - ginger - 1 tbsp. (grated)
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Firstly, prepare the tofu. Drain all the water, and sandwich it between two paper towels and two plates. Place a heavy item like a can on the top plate. Press for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cut the tofu into ½ inch (1.25 cm) cubes.
- 3. Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside. Steam or boil the tender stem broccoli until tender, set aside.
- 4. In the meantime, heat the coconut oil in the pan over medium heat and cook the tofu for around 10-15 minutes, occasionally turning, until browned. Add in the prepared sauce and stir well. Remove from heat and serve with the cooked broccoli.