Keto Black Pepper Tofu

 

Keto Black Pepper Tofu is a savory and slightly spicy dish without increasing carb content. This tofu is made with several kinds of ingredients, such as firm tofu, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, green onions, garlic, tamari, black pepper, erythritol sweetener, ginger, and coconut aminos. All of these items are easy to find at grocery stores, and you may already have them on the shelves in your kitchen. This black pepper tofu contains 280 kcal of caloric content and has 3.5 g of net carbs in 1 bowl of single portion size. Keto Black Pepper Tofu is good for meal prep, weekdays, lunches, gatherings, and dinners. This tofu takes only twenty-five minutes to cook completely on the stovetop. We can also prepare a non-dairy version of this dish. Serve this tofu, zucchini noodles, or avocado & spinach salad.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Course: Main course
• No. of Calories: 280 kcal
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Asian
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Single portion size: 1 bowl
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 2
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes

TOOLS:

• Non-stick pan or skillet
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp. of tamari
• 250 g of firm tofu
• 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. of avocado or olive oil
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. of coconut aminos:
• 1/2 tsp. of ginger
• 2 tbsp. of green onions
• 1½ tsp. of black pepper
• 2 tbsp. of water
• 1/4 tsp. of erythritol sweetener

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

AVOCADO OIL:

• Use avocado oil for an original Asian flavor and nutty aroma. You can swap it with the sesame oil as an alternative.

COCONUT AMINOS:

• It is a keto version of normal soy sauce and provides the umami flavors without the use of gluten or additional carbs. We can utilize the tamari or liquid aminos instead for the keto diet.

ERYTHRITOL POWDER:

• This powder provides a slight sweetness to the tofu. Replace it with the allulose or Monk fruit combination, which are both good for this diet.

TOFU:

• The extra-firm tofu has an ideal and crispy flavor. For this recipe, do not use silken or tender tofu. It is necessary that you eliminate the extra water content.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Carefully press the tofu to strain out the extra moisture from it, and then make bite-sized cubes of tofu.
2. Slowly warm the oil in a pan (non-stick)
3. Include the cubes of tofu, and fry them in the pan till each edge gets golden brown for eight minutes.
4. Put the ginger and garlic, and mix them till they become fragrant, for half a second.
5. Stir the sweetener, vinegar, coconut aminos, black pepper, and water in a small vessel.
6. Spread the sauce into the pan and carefully mix to properly coat the tofu.
7. Cook till the sauce sticks to the tofu and becomes lightly thick, for three minutes.
8. Sprinkle some chopped green onions on it.

TIPS:

• Avoid crowding the pan too much for browning the tofu uniformly.
• Press the tofu properly to make a crispy texture.
• We utilize the freshly grated black pepper in this dish to provide the perfect flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGGIES:

• Stir-Fried Broccoli
• Garlic Sautéed Spinach
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

KETO ALTERNATIVES:

• Cauliflower Rice
• Shirataki Noodles
• Zucchini Noodles

SALADS:

• Asian Slaw
• Cucumber & Sesame Salad
• Avocado & Spinach Salad

BOWLS OR SOUPS:

• Keto Hot & Sour Soup
• Miso Soup with Tofu
• Keto Buddha Bowl

LIGHT MEALS OR SNACKS:

• Lettuce Wraps
• Keto Spring Rolls
• Spicy Tofu Skewers

STORAGE INFORMATION:

REFRIGERATION:

• Put it in a closed bowl to keep for almost three days.

FREEZING:

• Don’t store this dish because the texture of the tofu will become spongy after defrosting.

FAQs:

Is this tofu perfect for a keto diet?

• Yes, all the components that we use in this dish are keto, which works perfectly.

Will I include spices in this dish?

• Yes, you can use a small quantity of keto chili paste or include the chili flakes to make it spicier.

May I prepare this tofu in an air fryer?

• Yes, first cook the cubes of tofu in the air fryer, and then mix them in the sauce by placing them on the stovetop.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of calories: 280 kcal

Sodium: 620 mg

Net carbs: 3.5 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 1 g

Fats: 21 g

Proteins: 17 g

One single portion: 1 bowl

Total carbs: 5.5 g