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Tofu Mole
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Tofu Mole

12 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

468
Calories
15g
Protein
19g
Fat
60g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 fresh Poblano or pasilla chiles
  • 1/2 cup raw, shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 1 1/2 pounds extra-firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup tamari or good soy sauce
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
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Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2

Remove outer skin from garlic head and cut head in half crosswise. Rub cut surfaces in olive oil. Wrap garlic in foil and bake 35 to 40 minutes until garlic is soft. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.

3

Remove stems and seeds from chiles. Roast under broiler, turning frequently, until skin is evenly blistered and slightly charred. Place in a paper bag and let cool. Remove skins from chiles and rinse.

4

Toast pumpkin seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan often until seeds have puffed (about 3 minutes). Do not brown. Transfer seeds to a small bowl, then set aside to cool.

5

Grind pumpkin seeds to a fine meal in a food processor or blender. Add roasted garlic, chiles, tomatillos, peppers and cilantro or parsley and continue puréeing until smooth. Heat in a medium skillet and add stock. Simmer 10 minutes.

6

Slice tofu 1/2-inch thick. Brush tofu with tamari and grill over hot coals or broil in oven (5 minutes per side).

7

Serve tofu on a bed of rice topped with mole sauce.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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