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broccoli in peanut sauce with tofu on a plate

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!
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 22 minutes
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.
    chopped broccoli on a silver tray
  • 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.
    sautéed veggies in a pan
  • 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.
    broccoli with the peanut sauce
  • Once the tofu is ready, add that into the sauce and enjoy with rice or quinoa!
    crispy tofu on a tray