Hot 'n' Spicy Thai Peanut Stir-Fry

This recipe is so good, the only complaint you'll receive is if you don't have extras for a round of seconds.  It hits the spot for a winter dinner, making you sweat from the chili's heat. It's so savory and satisfying, you'll be licking the plate for every last drop. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself!

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Hot 'n' Spicy Thai Peanut Stir-Fry 

Serving Size: apx. 1 1/2 cups or 1/2 the recipe      Serves: 2
Prep Time: 12 minutes       Cook Time: 15-20 minutes 


Ingredients:
1 14 oz Bag of Frozen Peppers (or you can slice a fresh green, red and yellow pepper)
1 medium-sized Onion, chopped into big pieces (see picture for reference)
1 14 oz Package of Extra Firm Tofu
1 Tbsp. of Reduced-Fat Creamy Peanut Butter
4 Tbsp. Sesame Teriyaki Sauce
2 tsp. Light Soy Sauce
2 tsp. Chopped Red Chili Peppers- can also use the frozen cubes (1 for mild, but I highly recommend using 2)
3 Cloves of Garlic, smashed and chopped

Directions:
First, put the chopped onions in the wok and let them heat up and soften on medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes. Then throw in the frozen or fresh peppers. If using frozen, take 1 square of a paper towel, fold it up and try soaking up some of the water at the bottom of the wok. No need to clear all of it.

Lower the flame to medium heat and then add chili paste and garlic cloves. While that is cooking, quickly open your tofu package, drain out the water, cut width-wise (by putting the knife on its side and easily sliding it from right to left). Then make 4-5 slices in the block from the top and 3 across and throw the tofu in the wok. Mix around with a rubber spatula (protects the wok). Let the whole mixture cook by stirring around occasionally.

 When everything looks good and ready, add the peanut butter (takes a couple of seconds to melt a bit) and stir around so its evenly distributed. Now you can add 3 Tbsp. of teriyaki sauce and the soy sauce (if you add them too soon, they will cook through too quickly and force you to use more which means more calories!) At this point, you can turn off the flame and let it sit for a minute or two. Lastly, add the remaining tablespoon of teriyaki sauce and stir (this way the flavor doesn't get lost in the cooking).

Plate with 1/2 cup of brown rice or have it plain and Enjoy!

Nutrition Breakdown
372 calories, 15g fat (healthy from the tofu mainly), 6g fiber, 25.5g protein (right on!)


Note: I would suggest trying this recipe with broccoli as well. I only thought of it afterwards but I'm sure it would be delicious!