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Best Keto Tofu Recipe
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Best Keto Tofu Recipe

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 6-8 red chili peppers dried
  • 2 tablespoons doubanjiang bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons fermented black beans
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water or vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 28 ounces tofu soft or medium, in 1-inch cubes
Before serving (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns crushed or ground
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil see note, Asian
  • green onions minced

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, dried red chilis, doubanjiang and black beans.
  3. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant before adding in the soy sauce and water/broth.
  4. Gently slide the tofu into the pan. Avoid stirring right away to minimize breakage of the pieces.
  5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serving
  1. 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.
  2. Add the toasted peppercorns, sesame oil and green onions to the tofu.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% 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.