Turmeric Sesame Lemongrass Tofu

BCBSTX Connect Team — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:53:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe Book by BCBSTX Connect Team on 12/15/2023 4:53:21 PM

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings

2 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 oz chopped lemongrass
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp tahini
1 lb tofu

Directions:

Trim tough ends from lemongrass. Roughly chop lemongrass.
In a blender, combine lemongrass, sesame oil, tahini, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, lime juice, turmeric, water and salt. Blend until smooth.
Drain tofu. Optional: Mark tofu blocks on a grill prepared with pan spray. Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes.
Toss tofu with lemongrass marinade. Allow tofu to marinate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
Prepare a baking sheet with pan spray. Place tofu on pan, discard excess marinade.
Bake in a 350F degree oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Serving size:
4 ounces; Makes: 6 servings

Nutrition information:
Per 1-cup serving: 215 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Asian, Appetizer, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious, Recipe Book, Vegetarian, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious

Turmeric Sesame Lemongrass Tofu

Bridgett — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:20:26 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Recipe Book by Bridgett on 9/8/2021 8:20:26 PM

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings

2 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 oz chopped lemongrass
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp tahini
1 lb tofu

Directions:

Trim tough ends from lemongrass. Roughly chop lemongrass.
In a blender, combine lemongrass, sesame oil, tahini, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, lime juice, turmeric, water and salt. Blend until smooth.
Drain tofu. Optional: Mark tofu blocks on a grill prepared with pan spray. Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes.
Toss tofu with lemongrass marinade. Allow tofu to marinate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
Prepare a baking sheet with pan spray. Place tofu on pan, discard excess marinade.
Bake in a 350F degree oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Serving size:
4 ounces; Makes: 6 servings

Nutrition information:
Per 1-cup serving: 215 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Asian, Appetizer, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious, Recipe Book, Vegetarian, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious

Turmeric Sesame Lemongrass Tofu

BCBSTX Connect Team — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:19:17 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Recipe Book by BCBSTX Connect Team on 6/4/2021 3:19:17 PM

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings

2 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 oz chopped lemongrass
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp tahini
1 lb tofu

Directions:

Trim tough ends from lemongrass. Roughly chop lemongrass.
In a blender, combine lemongrass, sesame oil, tahini, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, lime juice, turmeric, water and salt. Blend until smooth.
Drain tofu. Optional: Mark tofu blocks on a grill prepared with pan spray. Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes.
Toss tofu with lemongrass marinade. Allow tofu to marinate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
Prepare a baking sheet with pan spray. Place tofu on pan, discard excess marinade.
Bake in a 350F degree oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Serving size:
4 ounces; Makes: 6 servings

Nutrition information:
Per 1-cup serving: 215 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Asian, Appetizer, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious, Recipe Book, Vegetarian, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious