Tofu With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Tofu With Cilantro Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh gingerroot
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Directions:

  1. Cut the tofu into 4 thick slices. Place slices in a pot containing 3 cups cold water and the salt. Soak for 30 minutes, then slowly bring it almost to a boil, and cook without boiling for 5 minutes.
  2. While tofu is heating, prepare the sauce. Heat the canola oil in a skillet and add the ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the cilantro, soy sauce and sugar. Cook for 1 minute over high heat.
  3. Remove tofu from heat, drain, carefully transfer to a warm serving dish, and spoon sauce over it.
  4. Suggested serving: Brown rice and steamed veggies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 177.45 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.84g 21%
Sodium 2258.21mg 94%
Potassium 192.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.54g 2%
Sugars 2.91g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 12.41g 25%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 205.3mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.23 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.92g 21%
Sodium 1619.08mg 94%
Potassium 137.7mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.25g 2%
Sugars 2.08g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 8.9g 25%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 14%
Calcium 147.2mg 21%

* 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

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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