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Tofu salad with cucumber and sesame

About 446 kcal, 36 g protein, 12 g carbs, and 29 g fat per serving. It’s suitable for dinner and takes about 20 min to prepare.

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Tofu, cucumber, and sesame salad - about 446 kcal per serving
446kcal
36 gprotein (32% of energy)
12 gcarbs
29 gfat
9 gfiber
20 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Plain tofu180 g
  • Napa cabbage120 g
  • Cucumber100 g
  • Carrot60 g
  • Soy sauce15 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Canola oil5 g (about ½ tablespoon)
  • Sesame oil5 g (about ½ tablespoon)
  • Sesame seeds5 g (about ½ tablespoon)
  • Lime10 g
  • Seasonings and extras: ginger, chili

Instructions

  1. Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel, cut it into cubes, and fry in canola oil for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown. Drizzle with half the soy sauce toward the end.
  2. Shred the cabbage, cut the cucumber into half-moons, and grate the carrot.
  3. Mix the remaining soy sauce with the sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, and chili.
  4. Toss the vegetables with the dressing, top with the tofu, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan first for a more aromatic flavor. You can use lemon juice instead of lime juice.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories446 kcal
Protein36 g
Carbs12.4 g
of which sugars6.4 g
Fiber8.8 g
Fat28.7 g
of which saturated3.8 g
Salt2.3 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 32% of the energy, carbs 11%, and fat 57%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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