Silken Tofu for a Sultry Day Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 ounces silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons light or tamari soy sauce, diluted with 1 tablespoon water
- A hint of wasabi paste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 perfectly ripe avocado, sliced
- From “Every Grain of Rice” by Fuchsia Dunlop
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 200g | |
| Calories 143 | |
| Calories from Fat 68 | 48% |
| Total Fat 7.61g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.13g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium 385mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 4.76g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.52g | 2% |
| Protein 13.69g | 22% |
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