How to Make Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Vegan Peanut Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy plant-based meal to add to your recipe collection? Look no further than this mouthwatering Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Vegan Peanut Sauce recipe! Packed with protein from tofu and a medley of vibrant peppers, this dish is as satisfying as it is flavorful.

Whether you’re a committed vegan, a newcomer to plant-based eating, or just looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your diet, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. The combination of te...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 pound) packages firm tofu, drained
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup natural, unsalted peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Slice tofu into 1/2-inch-thick strips and press between paper towels to remove excess water; leave to drain while preparing vegetables.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green bell peppers, onions, and carrots; saute until peppers and carrots are tender and onions are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in green onions and garlic, and cover with a lid.
  • Chop tofu into bite-sized chunks. Heat remaining peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine peanut butter, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth to make the peanut sauce.
  • Transfer tofu and peanut sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Heat over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 648mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 77mg
    • Calcium: 593mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 648mg