Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian International Vegetarian Thai Vegetarian Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce 4.5 (24) 24 Reviews Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a cucumber salad for a low-calorie, nutrient-packed vegetarian supper. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 25, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Rachel Marek Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, generous 3/ cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone Health Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Rachel Marek Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Sauce 5 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, (see Ingredient note) or white vinegar 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced Tofu & vegetables 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups baby spinach, (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, (4 ounces) 4 scallions, sliced (1 cup) Directions To prepare sauce: Whisk water, peanut butter, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Rachel Marek To prepare tofu: Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Slice the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Coarsely crumble each slice into smaller, uneven pieces. Rachel Marek Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook in a single layer, without stirring, until the pieces begin to turn golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Then gently stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add spinach, mushrooms, scallions and the peanut sauce and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes more. Rachel Marek Tips Ingredient Note: Rice vinegar (or rice-wine vinegar) is mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented rice. Find it in the Asian section of supermarkets and specialty stores. People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 216 Calories 14g Fat 11g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size generous 3/4 cup Calories 216 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 12g 25% Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Vitamin A 3582IU 72% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Folate 78mcg 19% Sodium 179mg 8% Calcium 223mg 17% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 66mg 16% Potassium 414mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.