Posts Tagged ‘Tofu’

The truth about soy foods

October 25th, 2010

by Health.com

soy_beans Q: Should I worry about eating soy?
A: No. If you’re a healthy woman with no history of breast cancer or thyroid disease, soy can be part of a balanced diet.

Chances are you’ve heard confusing reports about soy. Some say it’s a healthy superfood; others claim it boosts cancer risks. Here’s what we know for sure: Soy foods are high in protein, fiber, calcium, potassium, and B vitamins. And a European research review found that soy could lower heart disease risk and relieve hot flashes. So, eating a little soy each day is OK for healthy women, experts agree. But there are caveats.

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Szechuan Tofu & Green Bean Stir-Fry

August 30th, 2010

by EatingWell

Szechuan-Tofu-and-Green-Bean-Stir-Fry Ingredients

- 1/2 cup water, divided
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar (see Note) or balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

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Spice-Crusted Tofu

March 31st, 2010

by EatingWell

Spice-Crusted-Tofu-food-recipe-readersfood Ingredients

* 3 tablespoons pine nuts
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste
* Freshly ground pepper, to taste
* 1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu
* 3 tablespoons boiling water
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 4 teaspoons honey
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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Chinese Braised Mushrooms and Tofu

February 23rd, 2010

By EatingWell

TofuIngredients

- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 4 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce, (see Note)
- 1 1/4 cups mushroom broth, or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry, (see Tip)
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 14-ounce package firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

November 7th, 2009

Recipe Provided By: EatingWell.com

Ingredients

SweetAndSourTofu- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks or tidbits, packed in juice
- 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips

Cooking Directions

  1. Drain and set aside pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Whisk the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Place tofu in a large bowl; toss with 3 tablespoons of the sauce. Let marinate for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the tofu to the pan using a slotted spoon; whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of reserved sauce. Cook the tofu, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add red and green peppers and cook, stirring often, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the reserved sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and pineapple and cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

Yield: 4 servings

Still Hungry?

This Chinese-restaurant standard is a simple dish to prepare at home. If you like, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chile-garlic sauce to give the sauce a little heat.

Notes:
The tofu can be marinated (Step 1) up to 30 minutes in advance.