Peanut-Crusted Tofu Triangles

Name: Peanut-Crusted Tofu Triangles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 79 milliliters dry-roasted peanuts; 1 large egg white; 79 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoons garlic powder; 118 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoons ground ginger; 355 milliliters uncooked instant rice; 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided; 3 Tbsps finely chopped red bell pepper; 355 milliliters rice milk; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 397 grams package firm tofu, drained; 1 teaspoon water

Peanut-Crusted Tofu Triangles might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 333 calories, 14g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have water, dry-roasted peanuts, egg white, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut tofu crosswise into 8 equal pieces.

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Tofu

Cut each piece into two triangles. Arrange tofu in a single layer on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels.

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Tofu

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Paper Towels

Place a cutting board on top of tofu.

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Tofu

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Cutting Board

Place a heavy pan on cutting board.

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Frying Pan

Let stand 20 minutes. Pat tofu dry with paper towels.

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Tofu

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Combine rice and milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in onions, cilantro, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and keep warm.

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Bell Pepper

Cilantro

Onion

Milk

Rice

Salt

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Combine 1 teaspoon water and egg white in a shallow dish.

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Egg Whites

Water

Place peanuts in a food processor; process until finely ground.

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Peanuts

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Combine ground peanuts, garlic powder, ginger, red pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Dip one side of each tofu triangle in egg mixture. Dredge the same side in peanut mixture.

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Garlic Powder

Red Pepper

Peanuts

Ginger

Salt

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Dip

Egg

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add half of tofu; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. (Watch closely to prevent burning.) Repeat procedure with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and tofu.

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Tofu

Cooking Oil

Serve tofu with rice.

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Rice

Tofu