Broccoli in Peanut Sauce w/ Crispy Tofu

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Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Tiffany

This saucy broccoli in peanut sauce is so incredible and packed with flavor and plant based protein! Its filling, easy to make, and the perfect vegan lunch or dinner recipe.

I decided to pair my saucy broccoli with crispy tofu for an even extra protein boost. However, don’t feel pressured to make the tofu as the peanut butter makes the sauce filling on its own!

How to make Broccoli in Peanut Sauce

Step One

Wash and chop your broccoli head into desired pieces. Chop the garlic and scallion into fine pieces and slice the onion and bell pepper.

Step Two

Dry your extra firm tofu with a paper towel and chop into bite sized cubes. Toss with the salt, dry seasonings, and flour. Place on a tray and spray with oil. Allow this to cook in the air fryer or oven for about 15 minutes at 375 F/ 190 C.

Step Three

Sautee the fresh herb in oil for about 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add in the broccoli, stir, and allow everything to sauté for the next 3 minutes.

Step Four

Add the peanut butter, dry seasonings, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and water and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for the next 5-7 minutes. Only add the extra 1/3 cup coconut milk if the mixture is too thick.

Step Five

Once the tofu is ready, add that into the sauce and enjoy with rice or quinoa!

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Saucy Broccoli in Peanut Sauce

Tiffany

This delicious and super saucy broccoli peanut sauce will make you fall in LOVE! Its packed with flavor, easy to make, high protein, and so tasty!

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

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Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 Head Broccoli
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Onion
• 5 Cloves Garlic
• 2 Scallion aka green onion
• 4.5 Tablespoons Peanut butter
• 1/2 & 1/3 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1/3 Cup Water

Dry Seasonings

• 1 Teaspoon No Salt Seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1.2 Teaspoon Paprika
• 2 Teaspoons All Purpose
• 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 3/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Powder
• Salt to taste

Crispy Tofu

• 1/2 block Pressed Tofu half block for me was 12 ounces
• 1/2 Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Flour

Instructions

 

• Wash and chop your broccoli head into desired pieces. Chop the garlic and scallion into fine pieces and slice the onion and bell pepper.
  
• Dry your extra firm tofu with a paper towel and chop into bite sized cubes. Toss with the salt, dry seasonings, and flour. Place on a tray and spray with oil. Allow this to cook in the air fryer or oven for about 15 minutes at 375 F/ 190 C.
• Sautee the fresh herb in oil for about 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add in the broccoli, stir, and allow everything to sauté for the next 3 minutes.
  
• Add the peanut butter, dry seasonings, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and water and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for the next 5-7 minutes. Only add the extra 1/3 cup coconut milk if the mixture is too thick.
  
• Once the tofu is ready, add that into the sauce and enjoy with rice or quinoa!