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…
Category: Weekly Recipe Guides
Every week we select a few great recipes to cook this week!
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…
Baked Tofu with any sauce you have in the fridge
Firm or extra firm tofu is an absorbent blank canvas of protein, ready to soak up any flavor you introduce. One of the simplest ways to use tofu is to cover it with your favorite sauce or dressing then bake it in a hot oven. To help the tofu take on a firmer texture, press…
Roasted Tofu and Green Beans with Honey-Sesame Dressing
Cooking everything on one sheet pan is my favorite way to get dinner on the table fast with minimal clean-up. You can roast almost any type of vegetable or protein on a sheet pan, tossing them with a homemade or store bought sauce or just olive oil, salt and pepper. For a delicious vegetarian meal,…
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…
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…
Chocolate Date-Caramel Cups for Your Special Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! Instead of a box of chocolates, make these sweet bites for your special Valentine. These little sweet treats remind me of Turtles, those chocolate candies made with caramel and pecans. My husband thinks they taste like they are laced with bourbon (unfortunately they are not). This is a recipe from Bon Appetit’s…
Berry Delicious Yogurt Parfait
You could just eat yogurt, berries and granola in a bowl but why not layer those same ingredients in a jar. Boring bowl transformed into pretty parfait because parfaits turn simple ingredients into a special occasion. For a nutrient balanced breakfast, layer low-fat plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (for calcium and protein), assorted nuts…
Colorful Pickled Vegetables
Refreshingly crunchy, slightly sweet and sour with a hint of saltiness. What a fabulous way to enjoy a wide variety of vegetables and a great way to save any veggies in your fridge that might be on their way out. You can use different vegetables, mixing and matching or use just one. The vegetables I…
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Crispy Parmesan
I know! I know! Cabbage, really? Well, my prediction is that cabbage will be the new kale and lookout Brussels sprouts because this sweet and creamy roasted veggie is taking its well-deserved seat at the cruciferous table. Like kale and sprouts, it’s in the nutrient powerhouse family of cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies and we should all…