Best 3 Peanut Tofu Pasta Recipes
Peanut Tofu Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of savory peanut sauce, tender tofu, and al dente pasta makes for a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, Peanut Tofu Pasta is a surefire hit that will become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TOFU AND PEPPERS WITH SPICY VEGAN PEANUT SAUCE
Forget what you think you know about tofu and try this recipe! It is spicy, savory, vegan, and delicious. A vegetable chopper can cut down on the prep time.
Provided by jonvance
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 306.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 647.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
TOFU AND VEGGIES IN PEANUT SAUCE
Easy, quick, and tasty meal. A favorite in our household.
Provided by Anne Buchanan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms and tofu for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine peanut butter, hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses and cayenne pepper. Pour over vegetables and tofu. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 642 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
TOFU WITH PEANUT-GINGER SAUCE
If you don't feel like cooking on a hot summer day, you can enjoy plain cold tofu with a dipping sauce. Or you can sear it quickly in a pan or grill it. This recipe and the others that follow it this week make enough sauce or marinade for a pound of tofu.Spread this sweet and pungent peanut sauce on seared, grilled or uncooked tofu. It also makes a nice dipping sauce for crudités or spring rolls.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, quick, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 to 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the above ingredients. Thin out as desired with water. Brush or spoon onto sliced tofu (cooked or uncooked).
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use full-fat coconut milk and peanut butter.
- To make the dish vegan, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
- Garnish the dish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions.
- Serve the pasta with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad.
Conclusion:
Peanut tofu pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of peanut sauce, tofu, and pasta is a winning one, and the dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make the dish even more flavorful and enjoyable.
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