Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens

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Dipping tofu in buttermilk makes the coating stick for a crispy pan-fried tofu, reminiscent of fried chicken. Spicing up the collards with paprika coats them with smoky flavor while keeping this dish vegetarian. And this quick, easy and healthy dinner comes together in just 25 minutes, so it's great for busy weeknights.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 19, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided
1 (1 pound) package chopped collards
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 (14 to 16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup whole-wheat panko
Hot (spicy) honey for serving

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add collards and water; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and wilted, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, cut tofu crosswise into 8 equal pieces. Blot with paper towels to remove excess water. Whisk buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Add the tofu and turn to coat. Let stand, turning once, for 5 minutes.
Place panko on a plate. Dredge the tofu in the panko, coating both sides.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until brown and crispy on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the tofu over and drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook until browned on the other side, about 4 minutes more.
Sprinkle the tofu with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and serve with the collards and hot honey, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366	Calories
27g	Fat
20g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 pieces tofu and 1 cup collards
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g	33%
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Vitamin A 5858IU	117%
Vitamin C 40mg	45%
Folate 157mcg	39%
Sodium 518mg	23%
Calcium 569mg	44%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 69mg	16%
Potassium 414mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens

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