Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Red bell peppers, cut | 400 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Firm tofu, cubed | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh basil | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the red bell peppers cut and cubed firm tofu into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, Fresh basil, rock salt.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray so steam can escape.
- Roast until the centers are tender and the edges are browned, turning once midway.
- Rest for three minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-vegetable adaptation)
Red Pepper Tofu Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Red Pepper Tofu Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (183g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 102 kcal | 187 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 14.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 12.8 g |
| Calcium | 284.5 mg | 521.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.36 mg | 2.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.6 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 92.3 mg | 169.1 mg |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 392 mg |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 499 mg |
| Zinc | 0.78 mg | 1.44 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.55 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Selenium | 7.2 µg | 13.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 69.9 mg | 128.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 87.1 µg | 159.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.48 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.9 µg | 12.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.70 mg | 1.27 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 37.3 µg | 68.4 µg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 5.7 mg |
