Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce

Craving a delicious and healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Teriyaki Tofu Bowl with Sweet Potato ‘Noodles’ and Nutty Sauce. This unique recipe is a culinary masterpiece that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping you on track with your health and fitness goals. Let’s dive right into it!

Ingredients for Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce:

• 1 block of firm tofu, cubed (350g)
• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, spiralized into ‘noodles’ (400g)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60g) creamy almond butter
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (30g) crushed roasted peanuts
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving) for Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce:

• Calories: 550 kcal
• Protein: 21g
• Carbohydrates: 51g
• Dietary Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 18g
• Fat: 33g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 760mg
• Potassium: 950mg

Instructions for Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce:

1. Prep the Tofu:
   • Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
   • Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
2. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
   • Set the sauce aside.
3. Sauté the Tofu:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the tofu cubes and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
   • Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Cook the Sweet Potato ‘Noodles’:
   • In the same skillet, add the spiralized sweet potato ‘noodles.’
   • Stir-fry them for about 8-10 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.
   • Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce over the ‘noodles’ and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Prepare the Nutty Sauce:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy almond butter and sesame oil.
   • Thin it out with a bit of water until you achieve a drizzle-like consistency.
6. Assemble Your Bowl:
   • Divide the cooked sweet potato ‘noodles’ between two bowls.
   • Top with the sautéed tofu cubes.
   • Drizzle the nutty sauce over the tofu and ‘noodles.’
   • Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves for garnish.

Tips for Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce:

1. For extra protein, you can marinate the tofu in the teriyaki sauce for an hour before cooking.
2. Adjust the honey in the teriyaki sauce to your preferred level of sweetness.
3. Feel free to add some sautéed veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for extra color and nutrients.
4. If you don’t have almond butter, peanut butter makes a delicious alternative for the nutty sauce.

Serving Suggestions for Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce:

• Enjoy your Teriyaki Tofu Bowl hot and fresh!
• Pair it with a side of steamed broccoli or edamame for a complete meal.
• Don’t forget to slurp on some green tea to complement the Asian-inspired flavors.

Teriyaki Tofu Bowl with Sweet Potato ‘Noodles’ and Nutty Sauce

Craving a delicious and healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Teriyaki Tofu Bowl with Sweet Potato ‘Noodles’ and Nutty Sauce. This unique recipe is a culinary masterpiece that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping you on track with your health and fitness goals. Let’s dive right into it!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Teriyaki Tofu Bowl with Sweet Potato 'Noodles' and Nutty Sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

550

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

33

g

51

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Sodium

 

760

mg

33

%

Potassium

 

950

mg

27

%

Carbohydrates

 

51

g

17

%

Fiber

 

8

g

33

%

Sugar

 

18

g

20

%

Protein

 

21

g

42

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 block of firm tofu cubed (350g)
• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes spiralized into ‘noodles’ (400g)
• ¼ cup 60ml low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons 30ml honey
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon 5ml grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons 30ml rice vinegar
• ¼ cup 60g creamy almond butter
• 1 tablespoon 15ml sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon 15ml olive oil
• ¼ cup 30g crushed roasted peanuts
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon 15ml sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
• Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
• In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
• Set the sauce aside.
• Sauté the Tofu:
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the tofu cubes and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
• Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
• Cook the Sweet Potato ‘Noodles’:
• In the same skillet, add the spiralized sweet potato ‘noodles.’
• Stir-fry them for about 8-10 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.
• Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce over the ‘noodles’ and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Prepare the Nutty Sauce:
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy almond butter and sesame oil.
• Thin it out with a bit of water until you achieve a drizzle-like consistency.
• Assemble Your Bowl:
• Divide the cooked sweet potato ‘noodles’ between two bowls.
• Top with the sautéed tofu cubes.
• Drizzle the nutty sauce over the tofu and ‘noodles.’
• Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves for garnish.

Notes

For extra protein, you can marinate the tofu in the teriyaki sauce for an hour before cooking.
Adjust the honey in the teriyaki sauce to your preferred level of sweetness.
Feel free to add some sautéed veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for extra color and nutrients.
If you don’t have almond butter, peanut butter makes a delicious alternative for the nutty sauce.
Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy your Teriyaki Tofu Bowl hot and fresh!
Pair it with a side of steamed broccoli or edamame for a complete meal.
Don’t forget to slurp on some green tea to complement the Asian-inspired flavors.