Main DishesAugust 26, 2017
Calories
7
Sodium
6mg
0% DV
Fat
0.25g
0% DV
Protein
0.4g
0% DV
Carbs
0.7g
0% DV
Fiber
0.0g
0% DV
Braised Tofu in Spicy Peanut Sauce
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A tasty, substantial dish with many health benefits. Recent studies show that eating tofu lowers the risk of a number of age related diseases. Tofu contains high levels of isoflavones, one is called Genistein, that inhibits the growth of cancer cells because of it’s antioxidant properties. Tofu is versatile as can be bought in different consistencies depending on the recipe, firm for grilling, soft for casseroles and silken for desserts.
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600g/21oz tofu cut into 4 steaks
50ml/2fl oz vegetable oil
2 tbsp/30g peanut butter
80ml/2.75fl oz coconut Milk
2 tbsp/30ml soy sauce (gluten free optional)
7g/0.25oz ginger, cut into thin strips
21g/0.75oz lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
50g/2oz shallots
21g/0.75oz jalapenos, thinly sliced
1 tbsp/10g chives, for garnish
250ml/8.5oz water
50ml/2fl oz vegetable oil
2 tbsp/30g peanut butter
80ml/2.75fl oz coconut Milk
2 tbsp/30ml soy sauce (gluten free optional)
7g/0.25oz ginger, cut into thin strips
21g/0.75oz lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
50g/2oz shallots
21g/0.75oz jalapenos, thinly sliced
1 tbsp/10g chives, for garnish
250ml/8.5oz water
1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Sear tofu steaks over high heat for about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté ginger, lemongrass, jalapenos, and shallots for about 2 minutes.
4. ...
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Nutritions
Calories
7
Sodium
6mg
0% DV
Fat
0.25g
0% DV
Protein
0.4g
0% DV
Carbs
0.7g
0% DV
Fiber
0.0g
0% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat0.22g1%
Polysaturated Fat0.0g0%
Monosaturated Fat0.03g0%
Cholesterol0.89mg0%
Sodium6mg0%
Potassium26mg0%
Protein0.4g0%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber0.0g0%
Sugar0.6g1%
Vitamin A37IU0%
Vitamin B60.0mg0%
Vitamin C0.6000000000000001mg1%
Calcium16mg1%
Iron0.05mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.