Spicy Tofu Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Spicy Tofu

Tasty fried tofu with piquant spices.

Yields:

2 servings

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp grounnd cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 9 oz tofu, drained

Directions

  • Mix the paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and some freshly ground pepper on a plate and spread it out.
  • Cut tofu in half, then slice each half horizontally to make four pieces. Dip the pieces into the spices, coating them all over.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the tofu and cook until brown and crispy on one side, about 4-5 minutes. Turn the pieces over and cook the other side.
  • Pour in the lemon juice. Let the mixture sizzle and bubble until the liquid disappears, then serve at once.
  • Note: Based on the "Spicy Tofu" recipe from recipe from The Vegetarian Low-Carb Diet Cookbook by Rose Elliot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 184
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 13.64g
    % Daily Value 17%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.035g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.061g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 6.738g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 618mg
    % Daily Value 27%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 6.86g
    % Daily Value 2%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.6g
      % Daily Value 9%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 0.74g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 12.86g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 10mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 8%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 10mg
    % Daily Value 56%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 127mg
    % Daily Value 3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 184 KCal
  • Fat 13.64 g
  • Carbs 6.86 g
  • Protein 12.86 g

There are 184 calories in 1 serving of Spicy Tofu.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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