Recipe printed from: https://www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca/kkcookbook/recipes/tofu-fingers/

Tofu Fingers

Joan Brookhyser Hogan, RD

Tofu Fingers

a replacement for chicken nuggets.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp tamari sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ½ cup cornflake crumbs
  • 1 tsp seasoning (garlic powder, curry, paprika or other spice)
  • 1 ½ cups (12 oz) firm tofu

Directions

Combine the tamari and water in a small bowl.
In another bowl, mix together the cornflake crumbs and seasoning.
Dip the tofu into the tamari, then into the seasonings mixture.
Place the tofu slices on a baking sheet, lightly wipe with vegetable oil.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping once to brown both sides.

Nutrient Analysis

  • Calories: 189 KCal
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fibre: 2 g
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Sodium: 148 mg
  • Phosphorus: 119 mg
  • Potassium: 158 mg

Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis

Servings per recipe: 3

Serving size: 4 oz tofu (1/2 cup)

Renal and Diabetic Exchanges

2 protein
1 starch

What is one exchange?
  • 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
  • 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
  • 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
  • 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup

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