Teriyaki Grilled Tofu Skewers – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
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Teriyaki Grilled Tofu Skewers
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I love south East Asian flavors in my food. Lately I have been reading about Hibachi style cooking. It is actually a style of grilling on an indoor small hibachi grill where the food is grilled with teriyaki sauce and is basted with it couple of times.
When we decided about barbeque and grilling theme for this week, which is actually perfect, since 4th of July is the biggest Barbeque Weekend in America, I had to grill these tofu skewers in my small electric grill.
This came out so delicious that my kids snatched these hot and finished in no time. That was least expected since kids can be picky but that made my day. So this is not only diabetic friendly but non diabetics and kids can enjoy it as well!
For the benefits of main ingredients on diabetes, used in the dish, please refer to the Foot Notes!
Diabetic friendly Teriyaki sauce
Teriyaki sauce is otherwise loaded with sugars but the use of 1 date for almost 1/2 a cup of teriyaki sauce, was such an awesome idea. You can grill almost 8-10 skewers with that amount.
This is how I made it!
Sharing this DFT for more awareness, at Angie’s Fiesta Friday, co-hosted by J & J team aka Josette and Julie !
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Foot Notes
Tofu – Tofu has an excellent balance of the nutrients required to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. CalorieKing.com states that a fourth of a block of firm tofu only has 117 calories, but also 7 g of fat, 12.8 g of protein and almost 1.9 g of fiber. Tofu may be especially beneficial for diabetics, because it is a complete protein that enables better regulation of sugar levels.
Warning – It is not advisable for men to consume Soy products on regular basis since it has proven to decrease testosterone levels in men. Ocassionally consumption should be fine.
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Disclaimer
I am not a nutritionist or dietician. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietician before making any changes to your diet.
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I so wanted you to check this post Angie. I knew you would like it for your daughter.
Lately I have been using dates a lot as a substitute for refined sugars in sauces etc. I must say, a little but goes far and healthier with amazing flavor.
I so wanted you to check this post Angie. I knew you would like it for your daughter.
Lately I have been using dates a lot as a substitute for refined sugars in sauces etc. I must say, a little but goes far and healthier with amazing flavor.
Your grill marks are absolute perfection, Sonal! I love the use of the date in your teriyaki too- genius 😉
Your grill marks are absolute perfection, Sonal! I love the use of the date in your teriyaki too- genius 😉
Gorgeous flavors, I can’t imagine grilling tofu though, it would probably fall apart for me 🙂
Gorgeous flavors, I can’t imagine grilling tofu though, it would probably fall apart for me 🙂
perfect recipe… with grill marks on tofu is so attractive..yum
Love the teriyaki sauce, tofu looks so well cooked and very tempting!!
Love the teriyaki sauce, tofu looks so well cooked and very tempting!!
May i say the teriyaki sauce looks gorgeous ! The diabetic friendly spin to it makes it really awesome ! I would love to try grill Tofu the same way.. i hope i get the marks just like urs 🙂
May i say the teriyaki sauce looks gorgeous ! The diabetic friendly spin to it makes it really awesome ! I would love to try grill Tofu the same way.. i hope i get the marks just like urs 🙂
What a lovely, easy recipe! The best part that I liked is the healthy version of the teriyaki sauce and being able to make tofu so flavorful !
What a lovely, easy recipe! The best part that I liked is the healthy version of the teriyaki sauce and being able to make tofu so flavorful !
This looks delicious Sonal! Your photos are amazing! I felt like I could have just reached in and taken a bite!
This looks delicious Sonal! Your photos are amazing! I felt like I could have just reached in and taken a bite!
Love this Sonal, at first glance it looks like a piece of meat. The grill marks are perfect and that teriyaki sauce sounds amazing.
Love this Sonal, at first glance it looks like a piece of meat. The grill marks are perfect and that teriyaki sauce sounds amazing.
I love these teriyaki tofus. The teriyaki flavor is awesome
I love these teriyaki tofus. The teriyaki flavor is awesome
This is simply Gorgeous Sonal … Love it ….
This is simply Gorgeous Sonal … Love it ….
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