Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto⏱ 25 min total

Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto

Per 1 serving · 320 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
470
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    48g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    45% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto (320 g) has 470 calories, with 18 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (45% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and Vitamin C (87% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 32% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
147cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Net carbs
42g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.6g
9.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein35%
  • Dietary fiber20%
  • Vitamin C87%
  • Vitamin E25%
  • Vitamin K103%
  • Thiamine48%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A18%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Potassium10%
  • Zinc18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium32%
  • Saturated fat21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Slice into 1/4-inch thick "patties" and rub with olive oil, oregano, thyme, and basil. Quarter the red bell pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the tofu and bell pepper on a lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until the tofu is golden brown and the pepper is softened.

  4. 4

    In a small frying pan, sauté the sliced red onion with a dash of water on high heat for 5 minutes until softened. Add balsamic vinegar and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized and very soft.

  5. 5

    Toast the sourdough bread slices. Assemble the sandwiches by layering pesto, spinach leaves, baked tofu, and bell pepper on the toasted bread. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (320 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A160 μg
18%
Vitamin C79 mg
87%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E4 mg
25%
Vitamin K124 μg
103%
Thiamine1 mg
48%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
39%
Niacin4 mg
26%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)143 μg
36%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline38 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium333 mg
33%
Iron6 mg
76%
Potassium487 mg
10%
Magnesium89 mg
21%
Phosphorus242 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Copper0.3 mg
36%
Manganese1 mg
54%
Selenium28 μg
51%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,406 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats9 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch28 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 470 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 89min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 56min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 39min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 66min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto?

One serving of Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto (1 serving) has 470 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto?

729 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Baked Tofu Sandwich with Caramelised Onions and Pesto?

9.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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