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Ingredients
- 8 oz / 227 g extra-firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (juice from ½ a lemon)
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- Pinch or two red pepper flakes
- 1 small red bell pepper and 1 small yellow bell pepper, each cored and chopped
- 1 cup baby carrots, sliced into matchsticks
- 2 green onions, white and dark green parts separated
- 2 Tbsp. peanut or canola oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 450g | |
| Calories 343 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 24% |
| Total Fat 9.32g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.75g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1443mg | 60% |
| Potassium 1131mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 62.85g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 43.76g | 29% |
| Protein 7.85g | 13% |
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