5 ways to cook with TOFU
This video shows some of my go-to ttofu recipes that are easy to follow and simple to make. Tofu is a bland and tasteless food and may take time to adjust to it. I personally did not like tofu for months until I learned how to cook it and how to incorporate it into my recipes. I would love to share more with you all, so please give the video a thumbs up if you found this helpful and would like to see more recipes from me 🙂
Here is the evidence there is on SOY if you want to learn more about it:
How Much Soy Is Too Much? (Dr. Michael Greger)
“To maintain the low IGF-1 levels associated with a plant-based diet, one should probably eat no more than 3-5 servings of soy foods a day.”
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-m…
MORE INFO BY DR. GREGER ON SOY:
http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/soy/
Soy myths debunk by RD
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/040114p52.shtml
This video has some GREAT links and References in description box:
A Vegan Doctor Addresses Soy Myths and Misinformation:
Soy — Food, wonder Drug, or Poison (Dr. McDougall)
“We recommend that you use traditional soy foods, like soy milk and tofu, only as a small part of your diet, at most 5% of your daily calories. “Synthetic soy foods,” like meats, cheeses, and soy bars, should rarely, if ever, be consumed.”
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2005…
RECIPES & INGREDIENTS:
1.) BBQ TOFU:
– 1 Pack Organic, Non GMO FIRM Tofu
– Your favorite BBQ sauce
– optional: Italian dressing (I don’t know why, but it taste good lol)
NOTE: You can use this method and substitute the sauce for soy sauce or other asian condiments and add it to stir fry or chow mein recipes.
2.) Chorizo & Egg
– 1 Pack Organic, Non GMO FIRM Tofu
– 1/2 pack of organic non gmo SOYRIZO (you can use more if you would like, but this increases the fat and sodium content)
– 1/2 white onion, diced
– 2-4 small potatoes (I used red, but recommend using Russet), cubed and steamed or roasted on a pan
– 3-4 Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
– 1 tsp. Cumin
– Black Pepper to taste
NOTE: This can be eaten as is, in a burrito or tacos.
3.) Tofu Scramble
– 1 Pack Organic, Non GMO FIRM Tofu
– 1/2 white onion, chopped
– 3/4 red bell pepper, chopped
– 3/4 green bell pepper, chopped
– 2 Tbsp. Poblano pepper, chopped
– 4-6 Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
– 1-2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika Blend (contains paprika, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, black pepper, tomato, chili, oregano, rosemary) **alternatively use smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, and tumeric
– 4-5 sprays Liquid Aminos (optional)
– If you don’t have this, it’s okay. Just add salsa and call it a day 😉
4.) Tofu Tacos
– 1 Pack Organic, Non GMO FIRM Tofu
– 1/2 white onion, chopped
– 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 packet Taco seasoning + some water to combine * I used the brand “The Spice Hunter” found at Sprouts Farmers Market
– Alternatively, you can use your own blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika
NOTE: You can eat this in some tacos, burritos, or burrito bowls!
5.) Tofu Omelette
– 2-3 garlic cloves, roasted
– 1/2 pack Organic, Non GMO FIRM Tofu
– 2 Tbsp Hummus, I used “Organic Chipotle Hummus” from Costco
– * Play around with a different flavored hummus !
– 1 tsp. Corn Starch
– 4-6 Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
– 1 tsp. Paprika
– salt and pepper to taste
NOTE : I ADDED A SPLASH OF UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK JUST TO BLEND THOROUGHLY
– Veggies used: 3 mushrooms, 3 mini sweet peppers and 2 green onions (chives) , all finely chopped. Also added some arugula and spinach mix
– Optional : Follow your heart American Cheese
– Toppings: Tofutti Sour Cream, Avocado and salsa
Music Used
Nicolai Heidlas
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