Best Keto Tofu Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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This is a keto-friendly one-pot dish made with ground beef for extra protein. Though it’s low in net carbs, it’s a healthy calorie-dense meal that will keep you satisfied in between meals. Recreate this popular Chinese recipe in your kitchen, complete with a flavorful garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 6-8 dried red chilis
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang bean paste
- 2 teaspoons fermented black beans
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water or vegetable broth
- 28 ounces tofu soft or medium, in 1-inch cubes
Before serving (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns crushed or ground
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil see note
- green onions minced
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil followed by the ground pork. Stir for several minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the garlic, ginger, dried red chilis, doubanjiang and black beans.
- Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant before adding in the soy sauce and water/broth.
- Gently slide the tofu into the pan. Avoid stirring right away to minimize breakage of the pieces.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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- Crush the Szechuan peppercorns with a mallet/rolling pin, mortar & pestle or coffee grinder. Dry fry over medium heat for 1 minute until toasted slightly.
- Add the toasted peppercorns, sesame oil and green onions to the tofu.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Net Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 5g | |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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