Dinner for 4
Sesame Tofu Peanut Bowl
$8.45for 440 minServes 4
Crisp sesame-coated tofu is served with fresh vegetables and a warm, spicy peanut sauce.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.38Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $2.34Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 0.75 | $0.56Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.45 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$2.11 per serving$8.45 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek or other asian chili sauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1/4 cup the peanut sauce from above
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
- greens of choice or lettuce
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup cucumber or carrots
- optional additions: pickled radish or cucumber
- chopped peanuts (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce, maple syrup, ginger garlic paste, and hot water.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, toss it with one-fourth cup peanut sauce and cornstarch, then coat it with the sesame seeds.
- Bake the tofu for 25 minutes, turning it after 15 minutes, until crisp.
- Slice the bell pepper and cucumber, arrange them with the greens in bowls, and add the baked tofu.
- Warm the remaining peanut sauce with 2 tablespoons water for 2 minutes, then drizzle it over the bowls.
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