Tofu Triangles in Creamy Nut Buttter Sauce with Scallions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Tofu Triangles in Creamy Nut Buttter Sauce with Scallions
45 min.
2
479kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that ticks all the right boxes, look no further than these Tofu Triangles in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions! This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome treat for your taste buds. With the enticing crunch of golden fried tofu paired with a rich and creamy nut butter sauce, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that is sure to impress. Whether you are a lifelong vegetarian, trying out a plant-based diet, or simply seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this dish is a brilliant choice.

The star of this recipe, firm tofu, is cooked to perfection, lending a satisfying texture that absorbs the vibrant sauce beautifully. The combination of nut butter with sesame paste creates a depth of flavor that is both savory and slightly sweet, while the hint of spice from red pepper flakes adds just the right kick. Topped with fresh scallions, this dish brings a refreshing crunch that complements the creaminess of the sauce and rounds out the dish beautifully.

This creation, inspired by the culinary wisdom of Deborah Madison, is quick to prepare and requires just 45 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for a cozy dinner for two, you'll savor each bite knowing that you’re enjoying a meal rich in nutrients and full of plant-powered goodness. Treat yourself to this wholesome recipe that will leave your taste buds dancing and your stomach satisfied!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon sesame seed white black toasted
  • tablespoons brown sugar light white
  • 0.3 cup cashew butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red
  •  the salad thinly sliced
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • pinch salt 
  •  spring onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons sesame oil for frying
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • tablespoon tamari sauce 
  •  tofu firm drained
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Slice the tofu crosswise into scant 1/ 2-inch slabs, then cut each slab into 2 triangles. Blot with paper towels.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet and add the oil. When hot, add the tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden. Turn and cook on the second side.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for salt and add a little extra, if needed.
  4. When the tofu is done, pour in half the sauce and cook until bubbling and partially reduced.
  5. Turn off the heat, scatter the scallions and sesame seeds over the top, and bring to the table.
  6. Taste
  7. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  8. From This Can't Be Tofu! by Deborah Madison. © 2000 by Deborah Madison. Published by Broadway Books.Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and The Savory Way each earned the IACP's Julia Child Cookbook of the Year award. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone also received a James Beard Award, as did Local Flavors, her most recent book. She is also the author of the James Beard Award nominee This Can't Be Tofu! and The Greens Cookbook, which is now a classic. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein22.81%
Fat53.48%
Carbs23.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.486521720886%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.52kcal
23.93%
Fat:29.44g
45.3%
Saturated Fat:4.81g
30.07%
Carbohydrates:29.37g
9.79%
Net Carbohydrates:25.88g
9.41%
Sugar:13.21g
14.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2171.25mg
94.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.26g
56.52%
Copper:0.94mg
47.19%
Calcium:330.39mg
33.04%
Iron:5.83mg
32.4%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.73%
Magnesium:116.69mg
29.17%
Vitamin K:25.75µg
24.52%
Phosphorus:228.25mg
22.83%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.69%
Fiber:3.49g
13.94%
Vitamin B3:2.33mg
11.67%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.8%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.59%
Folate:40.79µg
10.2%
Potassium:334.87mg
9.57%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.37%
Selenium:5.76µg
8.23%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Vitamin A:279.61IU
5.59%
Vitamin C:2.49mg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.04%
Source:Epicurious