Recipe:
Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, so it can be difficult for vegetarians to find a satisfying main course for the meal. These savory tofu steaks are incredibly simple to make so you can spend more time making other parts of the meal.
Tofu is a great source of protein, an important beauty nutrient for healthy hair and smooth skin. It is also high in calcium, which helps keep teeth strong and sparkling.
Ingredients:
- 2 16 oz packages super firm tofu, sliced into slabs
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, wine, maple syrup, and rosemary. Place the tofu slabs in a large shallow baking dish in one layer and pour the marinade over the tofu so every piece is fully coated.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated and the tofu is browned and crispy.
Yields 8 servings
Per serving: 160 calories, 15.3 g protein, 8.7 g carbohydrates, 2.8 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 6.7 g fat, 1.2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 376 mg sodium, 277 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 5 IU vitamin A, 0.6 mg vitamin C, 0 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, 0.1 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.