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Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce (from 1 7-ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo) (see Tip)
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3 medium cloves garlic, grated
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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½ teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
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½ cup water
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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¼ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Wrap tofu in several layers of paper towels. Gently squeeze over the sink to remove as much excess water as possible. Break the tofu into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
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Stir tomato paste, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu; cook, turning occasionally, until deeply browned on 2 to 3 sides, about 12 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until the onion softens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste mixture and stir to coat. Add water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring often and breaking up the tofu with a spoon into bite-size pieces, until the tofu absorbs most of the sauce, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and salt.
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Tip
Chipotles in adobo are dried and smoked jalapeños, canned in a tangy tomato-based sauce which can be used to add heat and smoky flavor. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container; they'll last for several weeks in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Find them with other Latin ingredients at your grocery store.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
218 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1/2 cup | |
Calories 218 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 11g | 22% |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Vitamin A 324IU | 6% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Vitamin E 2mg | 13% |
Folate 6mcg | 2% |
Vitamin K 2mcg | 2% |
Sodium 324mg | 14% |
Calcium 97mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 7mg | 2% |
Potassium 136mg | 3% |
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.