Amazing Simple Thai Tofu

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You'd never guess it's Tofu! Peanut and ginger flavors combine to create a wonderful Asian-flavored dish that everyone will love. Serve over white rice.

Submitted by ROSEGRABOWSKI
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Servings:
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Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

  • ⅓ cup chopped green onion

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root

  • ¼ cup chunky peanut butter

  • 3 tablespoons flaked coconut

  • sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.

  2. Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285 Calories
21g Fat
11g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 701mg 54%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 403mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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