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Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce

Spicy Thai peanut sauce is another of my favored shortcuts to great flavor. There are a number of good, natural brands available, some much lower in fat than you might expect. Serve over hot cooked brown rice or Asian noodles such as soba.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 large broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size florets
1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, well drained and diced
3/4 cup spicy Thai peanut sauce, preferably low-fat, or as needed
Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam the broccoli florets in a covered wok or stir-fry pan with about 1/2 inch of water, until tender-crisp.

    Step 2

    Gently stir in the tofu and peanut sauce. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Add salt to taste, and serve at once.

  2. Menu

    Step 3

    Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce (this page)

    Step 4

    Hot cooked brown rice or noodles

    Step 5

    Mixed Greens with Wild Mushrooms (page 53)

    Step 6

    Fresh fruit or any fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven

  3. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 176

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 9g

    Step 9

    Protein: 9g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrate: 13g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 106mg

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