Recipes

Tofu Mayo
Makes about 1 ½ cups

This low-fat mayonnaise substitute is made with silken tofu.

1 12.3-ounce package firm or extra firm silken tofu
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar           

Combine tofu, salt, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar in a food processor or blender, and process until completely smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Chill thoroughly before using.

Per tablespoon:
11 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
33.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol           

1 g protein
0.8 g carbohydrate
0.6 g sugar
0 g fiber

99 mg sodium
5 mg calcium
0.2 mg iron
0.3 mg vitamin C
1 mcg beta-carotene
0 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Media Center | Health | Research | About PCRM | Catalog | Join Us | Search | Site Index | Home

The site does not provide medical or legal advice. This Web site is for information purposes only.
Full Disclaimer | Privacy Policy