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    Smoky spiced tofu jerky

    Thin tofu strips rubbed with smoked paprika and cumin, then dried low and slow until chewy. It packs more protein than almost any other snack, and it travels well.

    Prep
    10 minutes
    Cook
    5 hours
    Makes
    2 portions
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Smoky spiced tofu jerky

    In one portion

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    Calories
    311kcal
    Protein
    34g
    Carbs
    5g
    Fat
    17g

    Where the calories come from

    • Protein 44%
    • Carbs 6%
    • Fat 50%
    Fibre
    3.6 g
    Sugar
    1.8 g
    Salt
    0.81 g

    What it costs at Tesco

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    £1.94a portion

    We base this on how much of each product the recipe uses. Half a pack costs half the price.

    We last updated these Tesco prices on .

    Ingredients

    Amounts for
    • 400g extra firm tofu (drained weight), pressed
    • 3 tsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper

    Method

    1. Heat the oven to 100°C (fan 80°C) and line a rimmed baking tray with baking paper.

    2. Cut the tofu into strips 3-6mm thick and lay them flat on the tray.

    3. Mix the nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.

    4. Scatter half the spice mix over the strips and rub it in with your fingertips. Turn the strips and coat the second side with the rest.

    5. Dry the strips in the oven for 4-6 hours, until chewy and leathery. Give thicker strips the longer time.

    6. Leave to cool on the tray before eating.

    Adapted from The Grateful Grazer

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