Description
Delight in this flavorful and healthy dish featuring crispy baked tofu, tender rice noodles, and crunchy sugar snap peas, all tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Tofu:
- 1 block firm tofu
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup creamy, natural peanut butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce*
- 2 tablespoons honey**
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Noodles and Veggies:
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped peanuts
- Sliced scallions
- Extra soy sauce
- Extra sriracha
Instructions
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Prepare the Tofu:
- Place the tofu between two sheets of paper towel on a plate. Set a heavy book on top and let it press for at least an hour to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the tofu into cubes and place on a lined baking sheet. Spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
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Cook the Rice Noodles and Sugar Snap Peas:
- While the tofu is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions.
- Two minutes before the noodles are finished, add the sugar snap peas to the boiling water.
- Drain the noodles and sugar snap peas together when finished cooking.
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Make the Peanut Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, peanut butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime zest, and toasted sesame oil.
- Whisk until smooth and set aside.
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Assemble the Dish:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained noodles and sugar snap peas.
- Add the baked tofu and peanut sauce. Mix well until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
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Serve:
- Divide the rice noodles with tofu and sugar snap peas into serving bowls.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sliced scallions, if desired.
- Optionally, drizzle with extra soy sauce and sriracha to taste.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 30