Baked Tofu With Vegan Pesto Sauce Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This recipe for baked tofu with pesto sauce is so simple to prepare yet so flavorful. Serve it over brown rice, pasta, salad greens, or quinoa or even layer leftovers in a sandwich stacked with veggies. (or you can just eat the baked tofu right off of the pan and dip the pieces in extra pesto. )if you're new to purchasing tofu, make sure you know the different kinds of tofu so you don't buy the wrong type. This recipe requires chinese-style extra-firm tofu which can be found in the refrigerated section of your grocery, often near the organic products. Read the note after the instructions about the importance of pressing tofu.

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Ingredients for Baked Tofu With Vegan Pesto Sauce Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Basil leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic
  • 0.19 cup Cashew pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 0.13 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 pound Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • As required Salt To Taste
Nutrition
value
496
calories per serving
48 g Fat7 g Protein10 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    48g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    48g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    80mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    99mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    39mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    6mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    113mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    170mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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