Tofu Mayo

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

This low-fat mayonnaise substitute is made with silken tofu.

1 12.3-ounce package firm or extra-firm silken tofu
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Combine tofu, salt, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar in a food processor or blender, and process until completely smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Chill thoroughly before using.


Per 1 tablespoon serving: 11 calories; 0.4 g fat; 0.1 g saturated fat; 33.2% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g protein; 0.8 g total carbohydrates; 0.6 g sugar; 0 g fiber; 99 mg sodium; 5 mg calcium; 0.2 mg iron; 0.3 mg vitamin C; 1 mcg beta-carotene; 0 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.