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Leafy Tofu

Baked tofu on a bed of spinach
Makes: 6 servings

Spinach, tofu, and sesame seeds are a fun and delicious combination, and can be made in minutes! A quick and delicious side dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 package firm tofu (14 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (2 bunches)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1/3 tablespoon sesame seeds (1 teaspoon, toasted)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain tofu.
  3. Dice tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large pan, heat oil and saute tofu cubes for a few minutes. Move tofu to the center of the pan.
  6. Add spinach, and soy sauce. Mix.
  7. Cover pan and cook until spinach is wilted.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

You may use other dark green leafy vegetables.

Learn more about:

Source:

Lifeskills in Food Education, Food Skills Cookbook
University of Hawaii at Manoa Cooperative Extension
Food Stamps Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (217g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 86
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 211 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 199 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 176 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 86
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 199 mg
Potassium 176 mg
Sodium 211 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 42 mg
Phosphorus 91 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 44 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 77 mcg
Folate 22 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 27 mg

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