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Easy Low-Fat Enchiladas with Tofu and TVP Recipe

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Make easy low-fat and low-calorie enchiladas with tofu and meaty TVP. These vegetarian enchiladas are full of healthy soy protein and lots of vegan dairy-free cheese.

Recipe courtesy of The Soy Foods Council

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups firm silken tofu (about 14 ounces), sliced into cubes
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup TVP, rehydrated in warm water(textured vegetable protein)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened soymilk
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • vegan sour cream (optional)

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 7 by 12 inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, stir together tofu, 1/2 cup salsa, the bell pepper, 1/4 cup vegan cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, the TVP, soy milk and chili powder.

Place about 1/3 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam-side down in baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa.

Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup each Cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is just melted. Top with sour cream if using. Makes twelve low-fat and low-calorie tofu and tvp enchiladas.

Nutritional information per serving (2 enchiladas): 200 calories; 10 g protein; 35 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g fiber; 2.5 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 652 mg sodium

See also: More low-calorie vegetarian and vegan recipes

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