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Lemon Achiote Grilled Tofu Recipe
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Lemon Achiote Grilled Tofu Recipe

7 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Lemon Achiote Grilled Tofu Recipe

Simple to make, this lemon achiote grilled tofu recipe gets a nice tangy backbone from and achiote and cayenne-spiked marinade made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a bit of brown sugar.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

149
Calories
9g
Protein
5g
Fat
21g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Tofu 100g firm 76
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
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

  • 2 tablespoons achiote powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon raw cane sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 big pinches of salt
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 ounce package of extra firm tofu, cut into 4 slabs

Directions

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By 101cookbooks · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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