Tofu and Peppers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Categories: Meal

Ingredients

• 2 packages (14 ounces each) firm or extra-firm tofu, drained well
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 medium red bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Asian-style chili-garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
• 4 sprigs cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slice each tofu cake crosswise into 6 rectangles.

2. . In a shallow container, whisk together 1 tablespoon each oil and soy sauce. Dip tofu pieces lightly on all sides to coat. Brush two rimmed baking sheets with remaining tablespoon oil; divide tofu between them. Scatter peppers around the edges.

3. . Bake 10 minutes; turn tofu and peppers. Continue baking until tofu is golden brown and peppers begin to char, 10 to 15 minutes more.

4. . In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, chili sauce, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, until warm.

5. . Drizzle sauce over tofu and peppers. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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