Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Vegan Peanut Sauce
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Vegan Peanut Sauce

1. Firm tofu, drained - 2 (1 pound) packages
2. Peanut oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
3. Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
4. Green bell peppers, chopped - 4
5. Onions, diced - 2 large
6. Carrots, diced - 2
7. Green onions, sliced thin - 1 bunch
8. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
9. Natural, unsalted peanut butter - ¼ cup
10. Water - 2 tablespoons
11. Sriracha sauce, or more to taste - 2 teaspoons
12. Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
13. Salt, or more to taste - 1 teaspoon
14. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Vegan Peanut Sauce

1. Stage

Slice tofu into 1/2-inch-thick strips and press between paper towels to remove excess water; leave to drain while preparing vegetables.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Combine peanut butter, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth to make the peanut sauce.

5. Stage

Transfer tofu and peanut sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Heat over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.