Seared Tofu with Peanut Sauce and “Zoodles”

January 16, 2023
8:50 am

Prep Time
35 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Yield
4 servings

Crisp zucchini noodles are easy to make with a spiralizer and a great way of adding vegetables into your diet. Be sure to use a good peanut butter for the sauce (not sugar-laden) – it’s a perfect flavor booster for the tofu

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Ingredients

1 tbsp. peanut oil

1 tbsp. sesame oil

7 oz. (½ pkg.) extra firm tofu, cubed

3 small zucchini, spiralized into noodles

1 recipe Peanut Sauce (recipe below)

1 scallion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup chopped toasted peanuts

Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Peanut Sauce

1/3-½ cup good peanut butter

½ cup boiling water

2 tbsp. soy sauce

1½ tbsp. sugar

2 large garlic cloves, crushed

½-1 tsp. sriracha (hot red pepper) sauce

1 tsp. cider vinegar

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat oils in medium skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers.

Add cubed tofu; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned – about 4-5 minutes.

Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Set aside.

Prepare Peanut Sauce (directions below).

To assemble dish, place zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Top with seared tofu and drizzle with peanut sauce. Garnish with scallions, chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve warm or room temperature.

Peanut Sauce

Combine peanut butter with boiling water in a large bowl and mix until dissolved.

Add remaining ingredients and whisk until completely blended.

Season to taste.

Servings : 4

Seared Tofu with Peanut Sauce and “Zoodles”

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