Tofu Cheese Fries
1 serving of tofu cheese fries contains 2311 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 1% carbs, 95% fat, and 4% protein. This is a good source of protein (45% of your Daily Value), potassium (7% of your Daily Value), and calcium (87% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 3 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Canola oil 3 cup or 654g
Cheddar cheese 6 oz or 170g
Directions
- Turn on broiler to high heat setting.
- Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy bottomed pan to 350 degrees F.
- Drain/pat dry tofu. Slice into thin strips (like fries). Season with salt and pepper.
- Deep fry tofu in oil until crispy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Spread tofu fries on a baking sheet and cover with cheese.
- Melt cheese over tofu under broiler. Remove from heat and place on seving plate.
- Serve topped with sour cream and scallions.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of tofu cheese fries (401g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2311 | |
| Fats | 248g | 317% |
| Saturated fats | 31g | 154% |
| Trans fats | 2g | |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 52% |
| Carbs | 7g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 5g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 25g | |
| Calcium | 873mg | 87% |
| Iron | 2mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4μg | 3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 179μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 19mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 31% |
| Fluoride | 20μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 50μg | 13% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 61mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 38% |
| Niacin | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 435mg | 62% |
| Retinol | 185μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 28μg | 51% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1021IU | |
| Vitamin A | 200μg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D IU | 17IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4μg | |
| Vitamin E | 39mg | 258% |
| Vitamin K | 200μg | 167% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 30% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0.1g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 31g | 154% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 145g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 65g | |
| Trans fats | 2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 20g | |
| Total omega 6 | 41g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 20g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.5g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.5g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
