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December 9, 2019

Easy Fried Tofu

Serves 3

COST: $2.17

Per 3⁄4 cup

Calories: 132

Fat: 10g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Protein: 9g

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 15g

Sodium: 208mg

1 block extra-firm tofu, cubed

1⁄4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

1⁄4 cup oil for frying

Marinate sliced tofu in soy sauce for at least 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat tofu well with flour mixture on all sides, then fry in hot oil until crispy and lightly golden brown on all sides, about 4–5 minutes.

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