Spicy Thai peanut sauce is another of my favored shortcuts to great ļ¬avor. There are a number of good, natural brands available, some much lower in fat than you might expect. Serve over hot cooked brown rice or Asian noodles such as soba.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
2 large broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size florets
1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, well drained and diced
3/4 cup spicy Thai peanut sauce, preferably low-fat, or as needed
Salt to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Steam the broccoli ļ¬orets in a covered wok or stir-fry pan with about 1/2 inch of water, until tender-crisp.
Step 2
Gently stir in the tofu and peanut sauce. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Add salt to taste, and serve at once.
Menu
Step 3
Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce (this page)
Step 4
Hot cooked brown rice or noodles
Step 5
Mixed Greens with Wild Mushrooms (page 53)
Step 6
Fresh fruit or any fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven
nutrition information
Step 7
Calories: 176
Step 8
Total Fat: 9g
Step 9
Protein: 9g
Step 10
Carbohydrate: 13g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 12
Sodium: 106mg
