Spicy Thai Tofu with Red Bell Peppers and Peanuts

(from danadanger’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spicy-Thai-Tofu-with-Red-Bell-Peppers-and-Peanuts-242489?mbid=ipapp

Categories: dinner

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 14-to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained well, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, ginger, and garlic; sauté until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes.

  2. Add tofu and green onions; toss 2 minutes.

  3. Add next 3 ingredients. Toss to blend, about 1 minute.

  4. Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition.

  5. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peanuts over.

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