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Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl

Thai Peanut Tofu Quinoa Bowl: A Flavorful Vegan Feast

A healthy, quick dish featuring crispy tofu, nutty quinoa, and vibrant veggies, all drizzled with flavorful peanut sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra Firm Tofu Press to remove excess moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For frying.
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped into florets.
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Fresh or frozen.
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Drippy kind recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust heat to taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Freshly grated.
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Crushed Peanuts For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tofu cubes and fry for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add broccoli florets and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 10-12 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add water gradually to reach desired sauce consistency.
  6. Lower heat on the skillet with tofu and add half of the peanut sauce. Stir gently to coat the tofu evenly and heat for about 2-3 minutes.
  7. To serve, place a scoop of quinoa in each bowl, top with stir-fried vegetables, then add warm tofu. Drizzle remaining peanut sauce over and garnish with green onion, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables and adjust peanut sauce consistency to preference.

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