Spice-roasted tofu fillets with jade pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle tofu

Directions:

  1. These fillets are superb served solo or over soba noodles. Garnish with microgreens, if desired.
  2. Ingredient List
  3. Serves 6
  4. Tofu Fillets
  5. * 2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and cut into 3 slabs each
  6. * 1/2 cup soybean oil
  7. * 6 Tbs. dry southwest, jerk, or Cajun spice blend
  8. * 4 Tbs. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  9. * 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  10. Pesto
  11. * 6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  12. * 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves
  13. * 4 whole green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
  14. * 1/2 cup soybean oil
  15. * 4 Tbs. peeled and chopped fresh ginger
  16. * 4 small cloves garlic
  17. * 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
  18. * 2 tsp. prepared wasabi, optional
  19. * 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  20. Directions
  21. To make Tofu Fillets:
  22. Place tofu slabs in large shallow dish. Whisk together soybean oil, spice blend, tamari, and sesame oil. Pour over tofu slabs, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
  23. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange tofu slabs on prepared baking sheet. Bake tofu 12 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Remove, and cool.
  24. To make Pesto:
  25. Purée all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in food processor or blender until smooth. Slice each tofu slab into 2 triangles. Top with Pesto.
  26. Nutritional Information
  27. Per 2 triangles with 2 Tbs. pesto: Calories: 282, Protein: 16g, Total fat: 22g, Saturated fat: 3g, Carbs: 6g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 511mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: g
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 35.23 Kcal (148 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g 4%
Sodium 2.08mg 0%
Potassium 18.98mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.3g 0%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 2.21g 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 48.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271 Kcal (1135 kJ)
Calories from fat 180 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 4%
Sodium 16mg 0%
Potassium 146mg 0%
Total Carbs 10g 0%
Sugars 3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4g 2%
Protein 17g 4%
Iron 5mg 4%
Calcium 372mg 5%

* 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

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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