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Caramelized Tofu Recipe
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Caramelized Tofu Recipe

8 ingredients Serves 2 - 3 as a main, 4 as a side openrecipes
Caramelized Tofu Recipe

One of my favorite tofu recipes, caramelized strips of tofu served over sauteed shredded brussels sprouts. It come together quickly and uses just one pan.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

329
Calories
12g
Protein
22g
Fat
27g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Brussels Sprout 1 cup (156g) 56
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 7 - 8 ounces extra-firm tofu cut into thin 1-inch segments (see photo)
  • a couple pinches of fine-grain sea salt
  • a couple splashes of olive or peanut oil
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fine-grain natural cane sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. brussels sprouts, washed and cut into 1/8-inch wide ribbons

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By 101cookbooks · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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