Peanut Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Crispy pan-fried tofu and fresh vegetables coated in a savory, slightly sweet and spicy peanut sauce, served with low-carb shirataki noodles for a satisfying and quick Thai-inspired meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Thai
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.38/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Dairy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• stir-fry
• savory
• spicy

Ingredients

• 8 ounce extra-firm tofu (pressed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup carrots (shredded)
• 1 package shirataki noodles (rinsed, drained)
• 3 tablespoon peanut butter
• 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon peanuts (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pressed tofu cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. To the same skillet, add thinly sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. While vegetables cook, whisk together the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin.
4. Add the rinsed and drained shirataki noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing to heat through.
5. Return the crispy tofu to the skillet. Pour the peanut sauce over the tofu, vegetables, and noodles. Toss well to coat everything evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
6. Divide the stir-fry between two bowls. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Ensure your shirataki noodles are thoroughly rinsed to remove their distinctive odor. For added spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add a touch of sriracha to the sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 28.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 28 g
• Fiber: 11.5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Sugar: 12 g