Dinner for 6
Spicy Sesame Tofu Zoodles
$6.41for 425 minServes 6
These zucchini noodles pair crispy tofu with a spicy sesame-peanut sauce and finish with optional toppings.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter, 4.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Tofu, 12 oz$0.17/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.04Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 2.5 lb$1.79/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $4.47Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.62 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceVinegarSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.60 per serving$6.41 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1/3 cup light low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 knob fresh ginger
- 12 oz extra firm tofu
- 5 zucchini
- sesame seeds and scallions for topping (optional)
Steps
- Wrap the tofu in a clean towel, press it under a heavy plate for 5 minutes, and cut it into cubes.
- Whisk the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Cook the tofu in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until crisp.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently.
- Pour in the sauce, toss for 2 minutes, and top with optional sesame seeds and scallions.
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