Description
Spicy thai peanut burritos blend savory proteins with creamy peanut sauce inside warm tortillas. Each bite delivers complex Thai-inspired flavors that satisfy hungry diners seeking global culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole grain tortillas, extra-large
- 16 oz (454 g) extra-firm tofu, cut into 12 strips
- 14 oz (397 g) refried black beans, seasoned with chili paste or sriracha
- 1–2 cups cooked black rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ cup cilantro leaves or Thai basil
- Crushed roasted peanuts or Peanut Chili Crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the rack in the center and preheat to 425°F (218°C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk peanut sauce ingredients until smooth, ensuring the peanut butter blends seamlessly for a rich, uniform texture.
- Tofu Transformation: Thoroughly dry tofu, slice into uniform 1/2-inch strips, then generously coat with peanut sauce and season with kosher salt.
- Roasting Process: Spread tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet, roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping midway to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior.
- Rice and Bean Preparation: Boil rice using the pasta method, drain and fluff, while simultaneously heating beans with a touch of chili paste for added zest.
- Vegetable Medley: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces, preparing a fresh and vibrant filling component.
- Burrito Assembly: Warm tortillas, layer with seasoned beans, fluffy rice, crispy peanut-glazed tofu, and chopped vegetables.
- Final Touches: Drizzle extra peanut sauce, garnish with cilantro or green onions, then roll tightly into compact, flavor-packed burritos.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat tofu completely dry to ensure crispy, caramelized exterior and prevent soggy texture during roasting.
- Sauce Technique: Whisk peanut sauce gradually to prevent clumping and achieve silky-smooth consistency that coats ingredients evenly.
- Baking Precision: Position oven rack centrally for uniform heat distribution and rotate tofu halfway through cooking to maximize crispiness.
- Flavor Layering: Warm tortillas and beans separately to enhance individual ingredient profiles and create depth in burrito’s overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg