RICE NOODLES AND TOFU IN PEANUT SAUCE

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Smooth peanut butter lends creaminess to this interpretation of classic pad thai. Any vegetable combination works well.

Provided by Mindy Hermann, RDN

Categories     Noodle     Tofu     Bell Pepper     Peanut Butter     Soy Sauce     Vinegar     Lime     Spinach     Cilantro     Peanut     Vegetarian     Crohn's & Colitis     Crohn's

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil
1 (14-16-oz.) package firm or extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 2x1/2" planks
2 medium bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into thin strips
8 oz. flat wide brown or white rice noodles
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
3 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
4 oz. baby spinach
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Cook tofu in a single layer, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until golden on the other side, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Cook peppers in same skillet, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice in a medium bowl to combine.
  • Toss tofu, noodles, peppers, peanut butter sauce, and spinach in a large bowl. Transfer to a platter. Top with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

Ahmed Adem
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy spicy food.


Aishat Adedeji
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the peanut sauce and the rice noodles and tofu were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


James Leslie
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This was a great recipe! The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dennis Frank
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the peanut sauce, rice noodles, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


Juan Coleman (Juan C Tha Loc)
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peanut sauce was so good that I didn't even miss the meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Aasif Rana
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This was a great recipe! The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Charles Edward Barron
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy spicy food.


Emma Venton
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the peanut sauce and the rice noodles and tofu were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


tamashiro
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This was a great recipe! The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zak McFarlane
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the peanut sauce, rice noodles, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


john zelinski
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peanut sauce was so good that I didn't even miss the meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Phinehas Bitrus
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This was a great recipe! The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nahid kemon ashen hogur Hasan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy spicy food.


Abdul Wahab A.Sadiq
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the peanut sauce and the rice noodles and tofu were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Vladimir Peric
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This was a great recipe! The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ali RAJPOOT RAJPOOT
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the peanut sauce, rice noodles, and tofu. I will definitely be making this again.


susharka gurung
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I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peanut sauce was so good that it made the tofu taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shabbar Mulla
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The peanut sauce was delicious and the rice noodles and tofu were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Amanda boxing
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the peanut sauce, and the rice noodles and tofu were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Oyekanmi Olamide Damilare
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This is the best peanut sauce I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. The rice noodles and tofu were also cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully.