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These Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls with Quick Pickled Veggies are a super delicious, flavor-packed plant based meal! The tofu is baked and tossed in a spicy peanut sauce, then served over rice with quick pickled vegetables, crispy shallots, chopped peanuts, scallions, and cilantro. So much flavor!

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Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls with Quick Pickled Veggies

(14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, cut into 1'' chunks*

sesame oil

pure maple syrup

rice wine vinegar

chili garlic sauce

soy sauce

garlic powder

onion powder

cornstarch

of a medium red onion, very thinly sliced

apple cider vinegar

honey

salt

of a large seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced

creamy peanut butter (the natural, drippy kind)

juice of 1 lime

clove
garlic, minced

freshly grated ginger

sriracha

hot water

canola or vegetable oil for frying

medium shallots, thinly sliced

all purpose flour*

sea salt

your favorite rice*

roasted, salted chopped peanuts

thinly sliced scallions

chopped cilantro

sesame seeds

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Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tofu cubes on the baking sheet and add the sesame oil, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and soy sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle on the cornstarch and toss again to coat. Bake for 40-45 minutes, tossing halfway through baking, until golden and crispy on the edges. After baking, toss in 2 tablespoons of the peanut sauce.

In a medium bowl, combine the red onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Let sit for 20-30 minutes while tofu is baking. That's it!

In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Let sit for 20-30 minutes while tofu is baking. That's it!

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce until smooth. Add the hot water and whisk together until smooth and creamy. If you like a thinner sauce, add more hot water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Heat about an inch of vegetable or canola oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. You will know when oil is ready when you stick the end of a wooden spoon in the oil and tiny bubbles form around it. Fry the shallots in batches, for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt while they are hot. Let drain on paper towels. Do this in 2-3 batches to avoid overcrowding.

Place tofu over a bed of rice. Top with a generous drizzle of peanut sauce and a handful of pickled onions and cucumbers. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a handful of crispy shallots. Devour!