Tofu Cream Dressing

Preparation facts

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 lb (225g) of soft or silken tofu (one half tub)

2 Tbs (30mL) lemon juice

1/4 tsp (2g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

1/4 tsp (2g) salt (for cooking tofu)

Directions

Boil 2 cups (480mL) of water with 1/4 tsp (2g) salt. Drop in tofu and return to boil. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Place the block of partially cooked tofu, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt (2g) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Chill until used.

Makes 8 servings.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 17

Calories from Fat 5 (29%)

% Daily Value*

1%Total Fat 1g

0%Saturated Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

0%Cholesterol 0mg

7%Sodium 163mg

1%Potassium 48mg

0%Total Carbohydrate 1g

0%Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

4%Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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