Sesame Tofu Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Sesame Tofu Dressing
45 min.
10
52kcal

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Are you looking to elevate your meals with a delicious and versatile dressing? Look no further than this Sesame Tofu Dressing! Perfectly crafted for those who follow a vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle, this dressing is not only healthy but also bursting with flavor. With a delightful blend of fresh cilantro, zesty green onions, and a hint of heat from chili flakes, it adds a vibrant touch to any dish.

This dressing is incredibly easy to make, taking just 45 minutes to prepare, and yields enough to serve 10 people. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp salad, using it as a dip for fresh veggies, or incorporating it into your favorite grain bowls, its creamy texture and rich taste will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

What sets this dressing apart is its base of silken tofu, which provides a smooth and creamy consistency while keeping the calories low at just 52 kcal per serving. The combination of seasoned rice vinegar and Asian sesame oil brings a unique depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful Sesame Tofu Dressing that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper hot
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • cloves garlic peeled
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced (including tops)
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium
  • cup seasoned rice vinegar 
  • teaspoons sesame oil toasted ()
  • 12 oz silken tofu soft

Equipment

  • food processor
  • paper towels
  • blender
  • colander

Directions

  1. Drain tofu in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine tofu, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, green onions, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Whirl until very smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories52kcal
Protein14.84%
Fat31.5%
Carbs53.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.63
Glycemic Load
2.81
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6117391165184%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:52.19kcal
2.61%
Fat:1.75g
2.69%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.5%
Carbohydrates:6.7g
2.23%
Net Carbohydrates:6.51g
2.37%
Sugar:5.71g
6.34%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:40.85mg
1.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.7%
Vitamin K:7.05µg
6.72%
Copper:0.08mg
4.04%
Magnesium:11.87mg
2.97%
Phosphorus:26.42mg
2.64%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.51%
Potassium:82.58mg
2.36%
Iron:0.4mg
2.23%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin A:90.62IU
1.81%
Calcium:16.33mg
1.63%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.5%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.35%
Vitamin C:0.83mg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes