General Tsao's Tofu Recipe

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General Tsao's Tofu
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger; set aside.
  2. Slice tofu width-wise into 8 slices and then again into 16 pieces.
  3. Spray a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add tofu slices in a single layer and brown for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and pepper and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add scallions and garlic and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add reserved sauce and tofu and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 201.02 Kcal (842 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.99g 15%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 0%
Sodium 766.5mg 32%
Potassium 413.54mg 9%
Total Carbs 17.41g 6%
Sugars 5.29g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 14.86g 30%
Vitamin C 44.9mg 75%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 242.8mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.44 Kcal (358 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.25g 15%
Cholesterol 0.2mg 0%
Sodium 325.77mg 32%
Potassium 175.76mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.4g 6%
Sugars 2.25g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 9%
Protein 6.32g 30%
Vitamin C 19.1mg 75%
Iron 1.5mg 19%
Calcium 103.2mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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