Tofu triangles with peanut sauce

Ingredients

• 14 ounces firm tofu, drained
• 1 teaspoon peanut or sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 green onions, finely chopped (divided)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Slice the tofu crosswise into 4 one-inch slabs. Then cut each slab into two triangles (total of 8 pieces). Blot with paper towels.

Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat pan on medium-high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden. Turn and cook on the second side.

While the tofu is cooking, add soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, brown sugar, pepper flakes, water and half the onions to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.

When tofu is lightly browned, add sauce to pan and cook until bubbling. Turn off the heat, scatter toasted sesame seeds and remaining green onions over the top and serve.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 171
Total carbohydrate: 17 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 5 g
Monounsaturated fat: 3 g
Protein: 10 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Serving size: 2 slices
Sodium: 205 mg
Total fat: 9 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 1
Nuts, seeds and dry beans: 1
Sweets: 1/2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats: 1
Meat and meat substitutes: 1
Starches: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fats: 1
Protein and dairy: 1