Sometimes changing the texture of a food can transform an entire recipe. This brilliant idea of shredding tofu from Melissa Clarke at the NYTimes completely changes the way you’ll think about tofu. Shredding it allows the tofu to absorb more flavor and get coated in the sauce. It’s deliciously combined with umami rich shitake mushrooms…
Author: Judy Matusky
Soy-Glazed Tofu with Crispy Mushrooms
If you’re not a fan of tofu, this pan-seared, crispy tofu dish adapted from bon appetit Healthyish might change your mind. Browning the tofu adds much-needed texture and paired with the intense flavor of the mushrooms and soy glaze makes this meat-free dish a winner among both vegetarian and carnivores. I suggest using oyster and…
Chickpea Pasta with Silken Tofu Tomato Sauce
I’m introducing three food items you may want to try: Banza pasta, silken tofu and nutritional yeast. Banza pasta is a new, gluten-free pasta made from chickpeas. Silken tofu is a creamy version of tofu and nutritional yeast is a savory vegan substitute for Parmesan cheese. This dish is power-packed with plant protein, meeting the requirements…
Crispy Tofu Gnocchi
This recipes is probably one of the best ways to use tofu. It takes just a few ingredients and a few steps to create these crispy little nuggets. I love that they have a firm, crispy exterior and are soft inside. These gnocchi can be served with your favorite sauce, like a marinara or pesto…
Tofu Pizza
A quick and simple version of pizza with no crust in sight! Tofu steps in as the pizza base. It’s a wonderful way to introduce tofu to those skeptical of soy because it has all the familiar flavors of pizza. And, it’s ready to eat in under 10 minutes.
Salmon 2 Easy Ways: Roasted Tandoori Salmon and Broiled Salmon with a Miso-Maple Glaze
Having frozen filets of salmon in the freezer gives you the opportunity to make a healthy, fast meal any night of the week. Both of these recipes use only a few ingredients and rely on two fast cooking methods, high heat roasting and broiling.
Pan-Seared Tofu with a Sweet and Sour Sticky Glaze
Firm tofu gets coated in cornstarch then pan-seared until browned on both sides. The sweet and sour sauce is added to the seared tofu and as it sizzles in the hot pan, creating a thick, glossy glaze that adheres to the tofu. This is a fast and easy way to make intensely flavorful tofu. If…
Eggless Egg Salad
I love eggs and there is no reason why they can’t be part of a heart healthy meal plan but if you are vegan or simply don’t like eggs, try tofu as a substitute the next time you make egg salad. Crumbled tofu has just the right hard boiled egg-like texture and when mixed with…
Curry Coconut Soup with Tofu and Sweet Potatoes
There are several layers of flavors in this meatless stew making it a winner in vegetarian circles. The mild taste of tofu works well in this dish because of all of the flavor-forward ingredients. The prep will require you to chop several vegetables but overall, this is a fairly quick, one pot dish that’s ready…
Smoked Trout with Red Pepper Jam, Lemon and Fresh Dill
I discovered tinned smoked trout at Trader Joes and I will never go back to canned tuna fish. These meaty fillets are packed in a tin so they can be kept in your pantry for quick, easy, weeknight meals. For those of you not sure about the strong flavor of tinned fish like sardines and…
Harissa Scrambled Tofu with Cucumber Salad
I was thrilled to discover Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple. The recipes in this book are designed to keep the ingredient lists short and cooking techniques simple. This recipe is a vegetarian twist on scrambled eggs. As he mentions in the recipe, double or triple the harissa onions because they keep in the fridge for…
Pizza Beans
Stock your pantry with canned beans! Garbanzo, kidney, black, cannelini, white beans and more! They are so versatile. Add them to salads, soups, on top of toast, whipped into dips, tossed with pasta. In fact, we should be aiming to eat 3 cups of beans (legumes) each week! I understand that beans might not seem…