Tofu has come a long way baby. One of the tastiest ways to prepare this super nutritious plant food is pressed and baked. This causes a chewier "meatier" texture than regular tofu. Supermarkets now sell flavored baked tofu, but they're often high in sodium. Here is my version inspired by the flavors of McDonald's new Artisan Grilled … Continue reading McDonald’s-Flavor Inspired Baked Tofu
Category: Diabetes & Heart Health
Creamy Peanut Noodles with Tofu
One of my Mom's favorite Chinese appetizers is peanut sesame noodles served cold. I always thought it a strange combination but it's really just nuts and starch, the Asian equivalent to an American peanut butter sandwich or peanut butter swirled into breakfast oatmeal. Really a fantastic duo! So I recreated this recipe for her. It's … Continue reading Creamy Peanut Noodles with Tofu
Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
You've heard of it by now, "nice cream" or "nana ice cream." It's a dairy-free cold treat made with frozen bananas! Quick and easy to whip up with automatic portion control because the recipe makes just one serving. Ingredients 1 frozen banana* 1/4 to 1/2 cup plain soy milk (just to thin out a bit) … Continue reading Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream”
Easy Edamame Salad
Edamame is a young soy bean with its bright green color. It is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that your body cannot make on its own and must get from food. Animal proteins are usually complete proteins but not plant proteins (beans, nuts, etc.)…which is why soy is … Continue reading Easy Edamame Salad
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