10 Savory Peanut Tofu Recipes!

A lot of people find tofu bland, but it doesn’t have to be! If you choose the right sauce, tofu is a spectacular addition to so many meals. The combination of peanut butter and tofu is proof of this statement! Peanut tofu is sure to convert any tofu haters into tofu lovers. Don’t believe us? Give these vegan peanut tofu recipes a try! You’ll be impressed with how delicious and flavorful they are!

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1. Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu

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This Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu by Mitra Shirmohammadi might be one of your new favorite meals. It’s super easy to prepare in less than 10 minutes and requires only 7 ingredients. Feel free to substitute the peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or even tahini if you have an allergy

2. Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry

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Bursting with flavor and coated in a tasty peanut butter sauce, this vegan Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry by Vicky Coates avoids excessive saturates and sugars found in many takeaway dishes! Tofu is such a great source of protein and when paired with the black bean spaghetti and peanut sauce you get a whopping 30g of Protein with this meal. It’s the perfect healthy alternative and doesn’t sacrifice any of the flavors. Everyone at the dinner table will want seconds of this peanut tofu stir-fry!

3. Peanut Tofu Wrap

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Tofu is a great way to get Protein in your diet particularly if you are vegetarian or vegan. The peanut tofu on its own in this recipe is around 19g Protein. Along with an extra 5g of Protein from the wrap!  Tofu is also an excellent source of amino acids, iron, and other micronutrients! Although on its own it doesn’t have a strong flavor adding some things like this peanut sauce steps it up to a whole new level. You will love this Peanut Tofu Wrap by Vicky Coates!

4. Chilli Peanut Tofu

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This Chilli Peanut Tofu by Tallie Samuels is full of fiery, rich, indulgent flavor, all from the oven! That means minimal oil, minimal mess, and minimal effort. No standing craned over a pan that’s intent on spitting at you required here. For this, the tofu just takes 20 minutes in the oven on each side – that’s two episodes of whatever sitcom you’re binge-watching, then a healthy snack waiting for you on the other end.

5. Peanut Butter Tofu

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This Peanut Butter Tofu by Haley Gallerani is so easy to make, and it tastes delicious. You can also add it to many different types of dishes. It tastes delicious on a bed of rice and covered with lettuce, avocado, and sriracha. You can also put it in a salad or mix it with other vegetables.

6. Crispy Peanut Tofu and Oyster Mushrooms With Coconut Rice

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Combine the crispy tofu and Oyster mushrooms, then lay them on a bed of coconut rice and you have a tasty meal. This Crispy Peanut Tofu and Oyster Mushrooms With Coconut Rice by Dana Sandonato is cozy enough to curl up with on a chilly fall day fall but brightly flavored enough to feel invigorated. The recipe is comfort food that won’t weigh you down.

7. Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry

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This Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry by Raymund Macaalay is a veganized version of a classic Filipino recipe. It’s one of those easy, go-to recipes that are both healthy and nutritious. Instead of meat, this Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry uses crispy deep-fried tofu. It is flavored with some peanut butter and maple syrup, resulting in an amazing dish!

8. Colorful Peanut Tofu Veggie Bowl with Glass Noodles

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This Colorful Peanut Tofu Veggie Bowl with Glass Noodles by Caitlin and Riley Gladney-Hatcher is delicious, satisfying, and a great dinner choice.

9. Tofu Satay Skewers

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These Tofu Satay Skewers by Kirsten Kaminski are easy, require minimal ingredients, are full of protein, and are a hit with any crowd!

10. Easy Spicy Peanut Tofu Bites

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People who don’t like tofu have never tried these Easy Spicy Peanut Tofu Bites by Robin Runner. Seriously, these are addictive in the best way possible. You can throw these in pretty much any dish and make it ten times better. Or eat them alone! Whatever suits your fancy. Nothing is wrong when it comes to eating these – crispy on the outside, softer on the inside, and exploding with melting peanut flavor.

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