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    Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls

    March 1, 2023 By Rene Leave a Comment

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner!

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    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    Peanut sauce is always a good standby. It always tastes good and there are so many recipes you can serve it with. For this bowl, extra firm tofu is skewered and then grilled until crispy. It is served over rice with roasted zucchini and the peanut sauce drizzled over it.

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    • How to Make the Peanut Sauce
    • How to Make Roasted Zucchini
    • How to Make the Tofu Skewers
    • How to Serve
    • Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!
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    How to Make the Peanut Sauce

    I have a go-to peanut sauce that NEVER fails. But I decided to slightly switch it up for this recipe and try something new. Here is what you need:

    • unsalted peanut butter
    • coconut milk 
    • low sodium soy sauce
    • garlic 
    • fresh ginger 
    • jalapeño 
    • sesame oil
    • sriracha

    Add everything to a food processor and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed - I always like to add extra spice.

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    How to Make Roasted Zucchini

    The zucchini for this recipe is super simple but incredibly tasty. Cut two medium zucchini into half moons and toss with oil & pepper.

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    Transfer the zucchini to a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. It should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Add salt right before serving.

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    How to Make the Tofu Skewers

    Start by draining, pressing and cubing a block of extra firm tofu. Skewer the cubes and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

    Grease a non-stick skillet or griddle with oil spray and add the tofu skewers. Cook until browned on both sides (approx. 5 minutes per side).

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    How to Serve

    To serve, add rice to each bowl. Top the rice with tofu skewers and zucchini. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the tofu and top with cilantro.

    Serve with lots of lime wedges on the side! These bowls are savory, delicious and an easy weeknight dinner idea.

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

    Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!

    • Grilled Eggplant Skewer Bowls
    • Greek Tempeh Skewer Bowls
    • Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles
    • Vegan Ricotta Zucchini Flatbreads
    • Creamy Lemon Zucchini Orzo

    Did you Make this Recipe?

    If you made these Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls I would LOVE to hear what you thought. Be sure to drop a comment and a rating below! You can also tag me on social media if you snapped a photo. I LOVE seeing your recreations!

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes

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    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes
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    Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls

    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine asian
    Keyword bowls, dinner, healthy dinner, peanut sauce, rice bowls, thai, tofu, weeknight dinner
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4 bowls
    Calories 511kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • skillet
    • food processor

    Ingredients

    FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE

    • ½ cup unsalted peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk from a can
    • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled
    • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled
    • 1 jalapeño chopped, optional
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha

    FOR THE ZUCCHINI

    • 2 medium zucchini cut in 1" half moons
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    FOR THE BOWLS

    • 1 block extra firm tofu drained, pressed and cubed
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • oil spray
    • 2 cups cooked rice
    • cilantro, lime wedges for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine the zucchini, oil and pepper in a bowl. Toss to combine and transfer to the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and add salt.
    • Add all of the peanut sauce ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. Add water to thin as needed. Set aside.*
    • Skewer the tofu cubes and sprinkle with salt & pepper on both sides. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Add the tofu skewers and cook until browned on both sides (approx. 5 minutes per side).
    • To serve add rice to each bowl and top with skewers & zucchini. Drizzle with peanut sauce and top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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    Notes

    *This will make more peanut sauce than you will probably need. Reserve the rest for other recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Iron: 3mg
    These Peanut Tofu Skewer Bowls have grilled tofu, rice, roasted zucchini and the BEST peanut sauce. This is the ultimate vegan dinner | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #peanuttofu #tofurecipes
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