Tofu Herb Dip

Searching for appealing foods for her daughter, who was on a low-fat diet, Maria Sandoval came up with this nutritious and appealing appetizer dip. Most of our tasters never guessed that tofu was its base. Serve the herb dip with melba toast, crackers, thin baguette slices, or raw vegetables. Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes.

By Maria Sandoval, Alameda, California
This Story Originally Appeared On sunset.com

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Yield:
Makes 2 1/8 cups; 18 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Rinse tofu and drain. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and lay on several layers of towels. Cover with several layers of towels and press gently to remove excess liquid.

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  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, mint, and green onions. Whirl until minced (or mince with a knife). Pour herbs into a small bowl.

  • Pat red peppers dry and put into a food processor or blender. Crumble tofu and add to red peppers along with garlic, lemon juice, and capers. Whirl until smooth. Add to herbs and stir to mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
34 calories; calories from fat 44%; protein 3.2g; fat 1.7g; saturated fat 0.2g; carbohydrates 2.2g; fiber 0.5g; sodium 55mg.
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