Broiled Tofu With No-Cook Peanut Sauce

10 40 325
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 25 min 4
Broiled Tofu With No-Cook Peanut Sauce
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Ingredients


1 head Broccoli, raw (stems removed and separated in florets)
1/2 tsp Chili paste, Gourmet Garden
1 tbsp minced Ginger root (peanut sauce)
2 stalk(s) Green onion (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
2 tsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
1/4 cup Peanut butter, natural (peanut sauce)
2 tsp Soy sauce, low sodium (peanut sauce)
1 package (1lb) Tofu, regular, extra firm (cut in 8 slices)

Instructions


1. Between paper towels, pat tofu dry. Brush baking sheet with 1 tsp of the oil. Arrange tofu on pan; brush remaining oil over top.

2. Broil, about 8 inches (20 cm) from heat, until crisp and dry looking, about 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in steamer, cover and steam broccoli until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
 

4. To make the Peanut Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and chili paste;
  • Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir in onions.


5. Serve tofu over broccoli. Drizzle with peanut sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes:

Tofu

is an excellent source of iron and calcium and is an important source of protein for vegans and vegtarians

 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 325
Calories from fat 217
Calories from saturated fat 34
Total Fat 24.1 g
Saturated Fat 3.8 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 172 mg
Potassium 433 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.3 g
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 17.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 1.3
Vegetables 0.8

Energy sources


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