Roasted Marinated Mexican Tofu Steaks Recipe

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Roasted Marinated Mexican Tofu Steaks
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  1. Note: If you can't find the gaujillo chile use another New Mexican.
  2. Preheat broiler with rack set 5 to 6 inches from heat. Slice tofu into 8 cutlets.
  3. In large skillet toast chiles over med heat 1 or 2 at a time by laying flat and pressing with spatula for 15 to 30 seconds or until they crackle and give off a wisp of smoke. Do NOT burn them. Flip and repeat. After they are done submerge them in hot water in a bowl, cover and soak until they are very soft about 30 to 60 minutes. Omit the jalapeno/serrano in this step.
  4. Place the tomato, jalapeno and red bell on baking sheet. Broil turning with tongs until blackened all over. The time for each will vary. Tomatoes and pepper about 5 to 7 minutes The Bell about 10 to 15 and it should be blackened almost completely.
  5. When cool remove the skins from the tomatoes and the stems from the peppers. You can leave skin on hot pepper unless really burned. Chop the tomatoes and hot peppers save the juice. Scrape skin off bells and remove seeds and ribs. Now coarsely chop.
  6. In blender combine the chopped veggies with remaining ingredients except the tofu and the stock. Puree until smooth. Add enough stock or water to make a thick cream sauce.
  7. Put tofu in 2 large heavy sealable freezer bags then Dividing the sauce between bags make sure it is coated well. Seal bags and let them marinate overnight in refrigerator.
  8. Now preheat the oven to 450F Place tofu in half of the sauce on oiled or pammed baking dish. Roast for 10 minutes on one side then 5 on the other.
  9. Heat remaining sauce. Serve tofu cutlets with this sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
  10. Marinate overnight for maxium flavor. For easier prep, use canned peeled tomatoes and already roasted peppers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.3 Kcal (1525 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.04g 37%
Sodium 1474.42mg 61%
Potassium 288.29mg 6%
Total Carbs 21.1g 7%
Sugars 6.14g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5.45g 22%
Protein 19.85g 40%
Vitamin C 25.9mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 13mg 72%
Calcium 438.4mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.79 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.05g 37%
Sodium 800.52mg 61%
Potassium 156.52mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.46g 7%
Sugars 3.34g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 22%
Protein 10.78g 40%
Vitamin C 14mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 7mg 72%
Calcium 238mg 44%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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