Greek-style Tofu in Jar Cooking

block of tofu cherry tomatoes capers jar
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Rest time: 20 Minutes
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 1
  • Cooking methods: Microwave
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
305.28 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 305.28 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 20.06 (g) of which sugars 4.19 (g)
  • Proteins 16.34 (g)
  • Fat 19.93 (g) of which saturated 2.85 (g)of which unsaturated 8.30 (g)
  • Fibers 3.81 (g)
  • Sodium 587.25 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 280 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Extra tips from Dal tegame al vasetto

It’s better to consume the tofu in jar cooking the day after; immersed in the seasoning, it will absorb all the flavors.

Variations for the jar tofu recipe

You may add some chili pepper if you like. To make the recipe convenient to enjoy, maybe at the office or for a picnic, you can cut the tofu into large cubes.

Tofu with peppers in jar cooking

Instead of cherry tomatoes, you can use roasted pepper fillets.

Tofu salad in jar cooking

Using jars with a thin seal will allow you to enjoy the tofu even at room temperature, you just need to pull the seal. If you like, you can accompany the tofu with cooked farro, creating a complete dish.

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Rosella Errante, food blogger and writer, specializes in jar cooking, microwave and multicooker, with recipes for air fryer.

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