Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

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Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a cucumber salad for a low-calorie, nutrient-packed vegetarian supper.

Stacy Fraser

Updated on June 25, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce — Photo:
Rachel Marek

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, generous 3/ cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Sauce

5 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, (see Ingredient note) or white vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced

Tofu & vegetables

14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups baby spinach, (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, (4 ounces)
4 scallions, sliced (1 cup)

Directions

To prepare sauce: Whisk water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a small bowl.

Rachel Marek
To prepare tofu: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Slice the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Coarsely crumble each slice into smaller, uneven pieces.

Rachel Marek
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook in a single layer, without stirring, until the pieces begin to turn golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Then gently stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more.
Add spinach, mushrooms, scallions and the peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Rachel Marek

Tips

Ingredient Note: Rice vinegar (or rice-wine vinegar) is mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented rice. Find it in the Asian section of supermarkets and specialty stores.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
14g	Fat
11g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size generous 3/4 cup
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 12g	25%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Vitamin A 3582IU	72%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 78mcg	19%
Sodium 179mg	8%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 66mg	16%
Potassium 414mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

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