Best Shaved Carrot Salad With Baked Tofu Recipes

BAKED TOFU

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This is a protein boost to our Shaved Carrot Salad with Baked Tofu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 16 slabs

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

14-oz package drained firm tofu
2 tablespoons tamari
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Press tofu for 20 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick slabs and transfer to a large bowl.
Whisk together tamari and oil and season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle dressing over tofu and marinate 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange tofu on an oiled baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Flip and bake 30 minutes more. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 292 g

SHAVED CARROT AND PEAR SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound large carrots, trimmed and peeled (about 8 carrots)
2 firm pears (recommended: D'Anjou)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices. Quarter, core, and stem the pears. Using a knife, slice into very thin strips. Place the carrot and pear slices in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
In a blender combine the white wine, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper and blend to combine. With the machine running add the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the carrots and pears. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 600 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 20 grams