Baked Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce

Name: Baked Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai,Asian
Ingredients: 1 (12- to 14-ounce) block of tofu, firm or extra firm; 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or natural peanut butter is best (no chunks); 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons lime juice, or orange juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil (olive oil can be used if you're in a pinch); 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

A super easy vegetarian and vegan dish, this Thai-inspired tofu is baked in a savory peanut sauce, reminiscent of satay.

⭐ 4.1 (50 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Thai Asian

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
Press the tofu, then cut it into desired shapes.
Whisk together the slightly melted peanut butter, ginger, lime or orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and sweet chili sauce; adjust seasonings to taste.
Coat all sides of the tofu pieces with the prepared peanut sauce.
Bake the tofu for 15 to 17 minutes, then turn the pieces and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, monitoring to prevent burning.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 302 kcal

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 15 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 303 mg

Sugar: 13 g

Fat: 21 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g