Share soy stuff...recipes,pls!

[debj]

Am always looking for soy recipes and products. I would love to hear about your favorites; they've got to be terrific! Here are some of mine:

Boca Burgers - Chef Max's Favorite (on the grill)
Fresh Tomato Lasagna- CL Oct. 99 (FABULOUS)! Made with tofu - I'll never admit it to my family!

I also add the White Wave Baked Tofu (Italian)to my spaghetti sauce or (Mexican) to my bean chili. I look forward to some more recommendations on how to add this healthy food to our diets!

Texas Deb

[Pat58]

Hi Texas Deb,

I, too, am trying to add as much soy to my diet as possible. I tried Boca Burger, but my personal preference for a good soy burger is LifeBurger by GardenBurger. I also stopped using cheese and use Veggie Slices, which are made from organic soy milk. The Veggie line also makes soy butter, parmesan cheese, etc. For sandwiches, sometimes I use the Light Life deli slices "bologna" or "roast turkey," they also have ham flavored and three pepper flavored slices. I just love Light Life tofu slices on Jewish rye with lots of lettuce, light mayo and sliced tomato. There are some great tofu recipes on a recent post. Where I live in the northeast we have frozen Italian products under the brand name "Celentano," and they've come out with vegan recipes including tofu that are an easy way to fix a quick lunch or dinner on the go. Scope out your supermarket, even though you live in Cattle Country the health benefits of tofu are really catching on. Good luck!

[Natasha]

Deb,
I cook a lot with tofu and enjoy convenience soy products also. Among the things I cook with tofu are lasagna and Thai and other Asian curries. I can, of course, post a couple if you're interested! I have also posted a recipe for Tofu Hummus that you might like on the Tofu Recipes thread.
About ready-made products: I like the Morningstar (?) Farms Chik Patties and the Fire-Roasted and Greek-Style GardenBurgers. (I don t like some of the other GardenBurgers, especially the Burger-Style ones.) I know some people don t like the Yves Veggie products, but I like the veggie and tofu dogs.

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[Ohioan]

Hi, Deb -
I agree with you on the Boca Burger Chef Max's Favorite, and I also like the Gardenburger Santa Fe flavor and LightLife sausage patties. But mostly, I like cooking my own tofu dishes.

Try these websites for some more ideas: http://www.tofu.com http://www.soyfoods.com http://www.soyohio.org

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[Liz M]

Try soy nuts -- my husband loves them. I can get them roasted or flavored with Hickory Smoke or Barbecue, too, in my grocery store in NH. I add them to salads or just eat them as a snack. Yummy!

Also try tofu smoothies...easy to make, delicious... and adding smoked tofu to salads and chili. I'm a huge fan of tofu and eat it almost every day.

[jjf]

i have also been adding more soy to my diet and here are a couple of things i do.

1. we LOVE boca burgers (all flavors) and boca sausage links.
2. i use vanilla soy milk in my ceral every morning - i started by mixing it with half skim milk, but now i love it in my cereal by itself.
3. i snack on soy nuts or add them to salads.
4. i use soy milk to make smoothies
5. i have tried the veggie cheese slices and it is delicious

[Ohioan]

Hi, debj -- I'm back with a basketful of goodies: some of my favorite tofu recipes. (Also check out the thread on tofu recipes, where there are lots more.)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mexican Zucchini with Tofu

Recipe By :John Paino & Lisa Messinger
Serving Size : 2

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsp vegetable oil
2/3 onion -- diced
1 clove garlic -- minced
12 ozs tofu, extra firm -- crumbled
2 c zucchini -- chopped
6 Tbsps tomato sauce
3 tsps soy sauce
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
2/3 tsp basil

Saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add tofu and saute another 3 minutes. Add zucchini and saute 3 minutes longer. Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, chili powder, and basil; bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes.

Source:
"The Tofu Book"

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Per serving: 230 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 828mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


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Stir-Fried Tofu Italian Style

Recipe By :Robin Robertson
Serving Size : 2

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 lb firm tofu -- cut in 1/2" cubes
3 tsps capers
10 Kalamata olives -- halved and pitted
10 cherry tomatoes -- halved
1/2 c dry white wine
3 tsps fresh lemon juice
3 tsps chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 2 minutes. Add the tofu and saute for 2 minutes. Add the capers, olives, and tomatoes, and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 minute and serve.

Source:
"366 Healthful Ways to Cook Tofu"

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Per serving: 328 Calories (kcal); 20g Total Fat; (57% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 900mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


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Bakmi Goreng (Indonesian Noodles)

Recipe By :Nava Atlas
Serving Size : 2

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Tbsps soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsps brown sugar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
6 ozs udon noodles
1 1/2 tsps oil
2 cloves garlic -- minced
4 ozs bean sprouts
3 scallions -- sliced
1/2 tsp grated ginger root
4 ozs extra-firm tofu -- diced
1 Tbsp chopped peanuts

Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes and set aside. Cook noodles until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes, and drain. While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a wok, add garlic, and saute over medium heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly golden. Add bean sprouts, scallions, and ginger and stir-fry until sprouts are slightly wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add hot cooked noodles and tofu to the wok, along with 1-1/2 Tbsp of the sauce mixture. Stir-fry another 3 to 4 minutes, or until mixture is heated through. Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with peanuts.

Source:
"Pasta East to West"

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Per serving: 495 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 80g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1566mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


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[Cindy]

I recently made White Bean-and-Tofu Stuffed Shells from CL's March 1997 issue. It was actually my first try at using tofu in a recipe (yes, I'm a novice with this stuff!). My husband and I both loved it - it tasted like cheese stuffed shells. Hubby doesn't tolerate cheese products too well, so he was happy to try this one.

[lorilei]

Here are some substitutions which might be helpful to you.

You won't notice a difference in most recipes -- and sometimes the difference is a very pleasant surprise. For instance, I've started using 1/2 soy flour/ 1/2 wheat flour in my pizza crust at home -- and the crust tastes delicious and gets wonderfully brown and crispy! ;P

1 cup milk = 1 cup fortified soy milk

1 cup fruit yogurt = 1 cup soft silken tofu + fruit of your choice, blended

1 egg = 1 tablespoon soy flour + 1 tablespoon water

1 egg = 1 - 2" square of tofu

Soy milk = 1 cup full fat soy flour + 3 cups water

1 cup ricotta cheese = 1 cup firm tofu, mashed

2 tablespoons flour = 1 tablespoon soy flour

Replace 1/4 of the flour in self-rising baked goods with soy flour (this substitution ratio will yield almost no difference in flavor -- adding a bit more soy will change the consistency slightly)

[JennyLiz]

Cindy- Would you mind posting that recipe? Tofu & beans in the same recipe and it still tasted good? ...Gotta try it http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif