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Silken Tofu and Olive Dip

Silken tofu makes a perfect base for a good, dairy-free dip.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 1/4 cups (6 servings)

Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted pimiento-filled or cured green olives
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 to 2 scallions, chopped
One 12.3-ounce package firm silken tofu
Freshly ground pepper, optional

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the olives, bell pepper, and scallions in a food processor. Pulse on and off until they are finely and evenly chopped, but not pureed. Transfer to a small serving container.

    Step 2

    Blend the tofu in the food processor until it is smoothly pureed. Combine with the chopped olive mixture and stir together. Add a few grindings of optional pepper, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 46

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 3g

    Step 5

    Protein: 4g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 2g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 202mg

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