Carmelized tofu with brussel sprouts
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1 block of extra firm tofu3 TBSP brown sugarTBSP olive oilDash Salt1/3 cup pecans2 cups (about 10 large) raw brussel sprouts- sliced1/3 cup Raw Cilantro3 cloves garlic (or more if you like it)
Directions
1. Slice tofu longways in 1/4 inch slices- then half so that they are skinny pieces
2. Heat oil and dash of salt in frying pan
3. Lightly brown tofu (about 5-6 minutes)
4. Add Pecans and Garlic (cook 3 more minutes)
5. Add Brown sugar (cook 2 more minutes)
6. Put tofu mixture aside in bowl and add cilantro- mix
7. In same used pan cook sliced brussel sprouts until slightly softened on med/high heat- approx 5 minutes
8. Put brussel sprouts on plate and add tofu mixture to top.
Makes 2-4 servings.... Soooooo Good!!!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHAWNRN.
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,078.3
  • Total Fat: 70.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 2,436.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 75.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.0 g
  • Protein: 58.3 g

Member Reviews
  • LRNG2SWET
     I am having a hard time believing someone would even consider trying this with over 1000 calories and 70g of fat!!!
    Sodium over 2000mg and 75 carbs. WOW! - 8/21/11
  • STBMRS.O
     Oh my goodness, was this good!!! I plated it into 3 servings, which are pretty small but it comes out to about 359 per serving that way, and had it last night for dinner, and am looking forward to having it for lunch today and tom. I highly recomend this recipe!!!! - 4/1/09
  • CD12580372
     a little sweet, but tasty! Love the brussel sprouts/tofu combo. - 9/7/12
  • DAIZYSTARLITE
     yummy - 3/31/19
  • MICHELLE_391
     I LOVE THIS! I made a makeover so I could get the right nutritional count for 4 servings. Next time I make this, I'm going to try with a little less sugar. - 8/26/17
  • ZBARBA54
     - 1/15/17
  • KENDALLR123
     This was very good. The sweetness of the tofu mixture paired with the brussel sprouts and cilantro made a great combination. This was my first time making something with brusel sprouts and Im glad I chose this dish. Sometimes tofu can feel kind of "meh" but we actively went back for seconds here. - 2/18/14
  • CLRWILLIAMS25
     We really liked the tofu prepared this way. I ended up cooking mine a bit longer. I also added some cayenne- perfect mix od spicy and sweet. We'll definitely be making this again. - 12/6/12
  • POETLKNG2LOSE
     Not impressed at all; there wasn't enough when it was divided up by three. Would not make again. - 11/21/12
  • JUSTYNA7
     So the nutritional amounts appear to be for the entire recipe which serves 2 to 4. Fats include MUFAS. These are some of my favourite ingredients so I'll try it and report back! - 10/21/12
  • CD13102805
     I couldn't afford any pecans that I was able to find, so I left them out. I also left out cilantro. I added black pepper. I love the garlicy-sweetness of this dish! I have an insane love of brussels sprouts and tofu, so hard to go wrong :-) - 9/20/12
  • GARDENHOME
     Because I want my family to eat tofu and because this prepares so quickly, I would have rated it at 3. However, my daughter refused to eat any of it and my husband gave it a 1. He would not be more specific as to why other than the overall flavor. We're not vegetarians which explains this critique - 1/27/12
  • AMANDAWELL
     So interesting, but really good. I might even want to throw in a few red pepper flakes next time. Served it w/ some brown rice. - 11/21/11
  • CD9152129
     Really enjoyed this recipe. Easy, tasty, and filling - 7/10/11
  • SIDHE22
     I would suggest either adding the garlic at the beginning with the oil and then adding the tofu to reduce the "spice" of the raw garlic and to add extra flavor to the tofu. Or, if you had extra time, roast the garlic, then add when the recipe tells you to. - 7/9/11
  • ASRIFFE
     I'm gonna split the difference on this and say "good." I couldn't stand it, but DH loved it. - 3/22/11
  • CD8566951
     This recipe was delicious. I didn't have any pecans, so I substituted pine nuts. I adapted the amounts to make just one serving, but the idea was still the same and it made a great vegetarian lunch! Thanks for posting. - 1/21/11
  • MESIURBI
     great recipe! I reduced the sugar and it was great! my hubby loved it as well and asked me to make it again the next day! - 1/12/11
  • ECLECTICCHEF
     Wow...that was *really* good. I love the brown sugar taste with the brussels sprouts - 10/5/10
  • TIPYRAIN
     Thank You SO MUCH for this recipe!!! It was a nice change and I like that it has sugar in it!:)) - 9/18/10
  • JHAVIANICOLE
     Very tasty! - 6/23/10
  • AUSTINTEX
     Really yummy. My 12 year old loved the slightly sweet taste of of the tofu with the nutty taste of the brussel sprouts. Will make this again. - 4/18/10
  • LADYDI2049
     That calorie count can't be right, can it??? Also the recipe says it's for 1 serving, 1 block of tofu is one serving?? - 2/2/10
  • MIMI05091
     i haven't had this, but what's up w/ the stats? 1000+ calories? 70g fat?!?! - 2/2/10
  • SCUZNER
     This was just great. I liked it from the first bite and it just kept getting better. I didn't have the brussel sprouts on hand so I used snap peas instead and served over brown rice (which let me spread if over 5 servings and still be very filling). Even my 8 year old son asked for seconds. - 2/11/09



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