3tablespoonsrice vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice
3tablespoonswaterplus more as needed
2teaspoonsmaple syrup or honey
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
Bowl Build
114 to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu
1tablespoonlow sodium soy sauce or tamari
Real salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2small bunches broccoliniabout 1 pound total
1poundrainbow carrots
½cupfresh basil leaves
¼cupunsaltedroasted peanuts
2medium scallions
2tablespoonsavocado or olive oil
1 ½poundskohlrabispiralized or thinly sliced
1cupshelled edamamethawed if frozen
¼cupunsweetened toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Peanut Sauce
Peel and finely grate 1-inch fresh ginger and finely grate 1 garlic clove. Place in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice, 3 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
Thin with additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Bowl Build
Arrange two racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain 1 package extra-firm tofu, then wrap in a few layers of paper towels and set on a dinner plate. Weigh it down with a heavy object such as a skillet, saucepan, or large can, and let drain while the oven heats.
Trim the ends from 2 bunches broccolini. Peel 1 pound rainbow carrots and slice on a slight diagonal into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Coarsely chop ½ cup fresh basil and ¼ cup unsalted peanuts, and thinly slice 2 scallions.
Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the peanut sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss to coat. Arrange into a single layer.
Roast for 15 minutes on the upper rack. Flip the tofu and roast until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more. Meanwhile, place the broccolini and carrots on a second baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil, season with kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss to coat. Arrange into a single layer and roast on the lower rack until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
To serve, toss 1 1/2 pounds kohlrabi noodles with the chopped basil, and divide among four bowls. Top with the tofu, broccolini, carrots, and 1 cup shelled edamame. Drizzle with the remaining peanut sauce. Garnish with the scallions, peanuts, and 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes.