Balsamic-Agave Tofu With Beet Infused Couscous Recipe

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Balsamic-Agave Tofu With Beet Infused Couscous
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
1554
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Using your circular ring mold, carefully cut out circles in the four pieces of pressed tofu. Set aside. In a large pyrex dish, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Place the tofu into the marinade, flipping over once to ensure its well coated. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, flipping again halfway through the marinade time.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Boil 1 1/4 cups water in a small saucepan. Place the cubed beets in the boiling water for about 5 minutes. Transfer the beets with a slotted spoon to a well-greased baking pan, adding 2 TB of the oil to coat. Bake for 25 minutes. Add the diced red onion to the beet mixture with the remaining 1 TB oil and place back into the oven for 25 minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  3. Once you've added the red onion to the beets, make your couscous by placing the couscous into the beet infused water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
  4. Once your beets and couscous are done, remove the tofu from the refrigerator and saute over medium high heat in a large skillet until well-browned, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and add the asparagus to the pan. Saute until bright green, about 6 minutes.
  5. Place the remainder of the marinade into a small saucepan over medium high heat until it slightly thickens and reduces. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly while you plate.
  6. To assemble the tower, place a ring mold onto a plate and add a slice of the tofu. Spoon some of the beet mixture over than, lightly but firmly packing it into place. Add another slice of tofu and then add a layer of the couscous on that, packing it lightly but firmly. Top with another slice of tofu and carefully remove the ring.
  7. Serve with the sauteed asparagus and spoon some of the reduced balsamic marinade over the top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1554.18 Kcal (6507 kJ)
Calories from fat 927.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 103.11g 159%
Sodium 1134.8mg 47%
Potassium 1111.97mg 24%
Total Carbs 110.77g 37%
Sugars 76.51g 306%
Dietary Fiber 18.75g 75%
Protein 63.96g 128%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Iron 20.8mg 116%
Calcium 1356.2mg 136%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.79 Kcal (811 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.86g 159%
Sodium 141.5mg 47%
Potassium 138.65mg 24%
Total Carbs 13.81g 37%
Sugars 9.54g 306%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 75%
Protein 7.97g 128%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 25%
Iron 2.6mg 116%
Calcium 169.1mg 136%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.9
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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