Description
These Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu Bowls are packed with flavor, texture, and wholesome ingredients! Crispy, oven-baked tofu is coated in a creamy, nutty peanut sauce and served over rice with fresh veggies for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Crispy Baked Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or neutral oil)
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 2–3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for crunch)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Prepare the Tofu:
- Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- Toss tofu with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until evenly coated.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake Until Crispy:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Make the Peanut Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha.
- Add water 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Coat the Tofu:
- Toss the baked tofu in the peanut sauce until well coated.
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Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide rice, carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers into bowls.
- Top with peanut tofu, chopped peanuts, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor!
Notes
- For a lighter option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- You can use other vegetables like avocado or cabbage for variety.
- Adjust the level of sriracha depending on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg