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Red Lentil Tofu (Soy-free)
Red Lentil Tofu is a soy-free alternative made by blending soaked red lentils with water and cooking until thickened into a firm tofu-like block. The texture can be adjusted from soft to extra-firm depending on cooking thickness, offering a plant-based protein suitable for various dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
159 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils whole or split
- 3 cups water boiling
- salt a pinch
Instructions
- Add the red lentils and boiling water to a blender jug and leave them soaking for at least 15 minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt and blend the lentils with the water remaining after soaking them. You don't need to rinse them, add more water or take water out.
- Blend the lentils until you have a smooth batter. For this part, you will need to use a high-speed blender, food processor, or immersion blender.
- Heat the red lentil batter using a pot or pan.
- Using a whisk, keep stirring while the mixture is thickening to avoid lumps from forming. At this point, you can decide how thick or runny you want your mixture. This will determine the texture of your tofu (soft, firm, or extra-firm).
- Place the thickened mixture in a glass or non-stick container, and leave in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- Once the tofu is ready, it will come out of the container easily and you can cut it and cook it to add to your favorite dishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
430mg
(9%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.