Basil Tofu Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Basil Tofu

Basil tofu with green onions and pepper sauce over brown rice.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 14 oz extra firm tofu
  • 5 stalks green onion
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 tsp pepper sauce
  • 8 tbsps basil
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Directions

  • Drain tofu. Once drained, slice into 1" cubes and marinate in soy sauce.
  • Mince the garlic and onions. Chop basil.
  • Combine the garlic, onion, and stock in a pot and bring to a boil. Cook until garlic and onion is tender.
  • Add in tofu and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat or until tender.
  • Stir in basil and pepper sauce. Stir in soy sauce to taste.
  • Note: stock can be replaced with water if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 246
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 3.46g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.615g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.628g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.899g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 494mg
    % Daily Value 21%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 41.54g
    % Daily Value 15%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.6g
      % Daily Value 9%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 1.78g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 12.28g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 5mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 14mg
    % Daily Value 78%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 358mg
    % Daily Value 8%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 246 KCal
  • Fat 3.46 g
  • Carbs 41.54 g
  • Protein 12.28 g

There are 246 calories in 1 serving of Basil Tofu.

How long would it take to burn off 246 KCal?

Basketball

25 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

34 minutes

Jogging

20 minutes

Running

16 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

24 minutes

Walking

28 minutes

Weight Training

28 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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