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Texas Tofu
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Texas Tofu

14 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1082
Calories
45g
Protein
43g
Fat
129g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Sourdough 1 slice (36g) 93
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Bean 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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  • 4 1-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
  • 3 cups vegetarian-style baked beans
  • 4 Tbs. vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into large cubes
  • 4 Tbs. soy “bacon” bits
  • 8 oz. shredded soy cheese, preferably mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves for garnish
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Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 450F. Arrange thick slices of bread in a large baking dish, and set them aside.

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2. Place beans in a large saucepan, and heat them over medium heat, warming them through completely. When they are hot,

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remove them from heat, and set them aside.

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3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion

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until golden, for about 5 minutes. Remove onion from heat, and set aside.

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4. Meanwhile, combine cumin, chili powder, onion powder and cornstarch in a large bowl, mixing to combine well. Place cubed tofu in a bowl, and dust each side with mixture. Add remaining oil to skillet, and heat over medium heat. Sauté tofu cubes on all sides until crispy, for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove them from heat, and place them in a bowl with onion.

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5. Spoon beans over bread slices in equal portions, and sprinkle “bacon” bits onto beans. Top with tofu and onions, and sprinkle each portion with grated cheese.

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6. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Remove them from oven, and garnish them with cilantro leaves

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before serving.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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