Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers Recipe

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Thai Lemongrass Tofu Skewers
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Directions:

  1. Drain tofu and place between two hard objects, such as cutting boards or plates. Angle to drip over the sink. Add a weight to the top, such as a glass or jar. Let sit one hour then cut into 16 cubes.
  2. Puree lemongrass, shallot and ginger to a paste in a food processor. Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp water in a bowl. Transfer half of this sauce mixture to a bowl, as it will be the dipping sauce. Add lemongrass paste to the remaining soy mixture and stir to mix.
  3. Toss together tofu, green onions, snap peas, and lemongrass mixture, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium.
  5. Thread 4 tofu cubes, 5 green onions, and 5 snap peas onto each of the 4 skewers.
  6. Place on grill, close hood and cook 4 minutes, Turn, close the hood and cook 4 minutes more.
  7. Transfer to a platter. Each person can then slide skewer contents into lettuce cups, add mint, basil, and peanuts to taste. Roll and dip into reserved dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 300.33 Kcal (1257 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.61g 22%
Sodium 730.89mg 30%
Potassium 610.32mg 13%
Total Carbs 30.45g 10%
Sugars 18.4g 74%
Dietary Fiber 5.28g 21%
Protein 15.07g 30%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 181.3mg 1007%
Calcium 309.6mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.26 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.41g 22%
Sodium 270.76mg 30%
Potassium 226.1mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.28g 10%
Sugars 6.82g 74%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 21%
Protein 5.58g 30%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 49%
Iron 67.2mg 1007%
Calcium 114.7mg 31%

* 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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