Sesame-Peanut Tofu Recipe

Name: Sesame-Peanut Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 cup instant brown rice; 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 8 ounces firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into bite-size cubes; 1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced; One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup instant brown rice
1 1/3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
8 ounces firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into bite-size cubes
1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Wipe the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with sesame oil.
3
Pour the rice and broth into the pot.
4
Stir to coat the grains and smooth into an even layer.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne until the peanut butter is emulsified.
6
Add the tofu and stir gently to coat the cubes.
7
Add the tofu to the pot in an even layer, leaving some of the sauce in the bowl.
8
Scatter in the bell pepper, water chestnuts, and broccoli.
9
Top with the rest of the peanut butter mixture.
10
Cover and bake for 50 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Calories: 807
13
Protein: 35g
14
Carbohydrates: 122g
15
Fat: 26g
16
Cholesterol: 0
17
Sodium: 185mg
18
Fiber: 11g

378

kcal

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 cup instant brown rice, 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Peanut Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame-Peanut Tofu

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