Tofu Scramble

Posted by on 9:25 am, Feb 19, 2012 in Recipes | 0 comments

Vegan options are in most places in Portland, Oregon.  Tofu scramble is common on breakfast menus.  Here is a basic recipe, but you can make all the variations that you might like.  You can use any combo of veggies that you might want, and any spice profile that you prefer.  Try mushrooms and napa cabbage and an Asian style sauce.  Try Indian curry and...

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Tofu Recipes from MasterCook

Posted by on 9:03 am, Feb 16, 2012 in Recipes | 0 comments

Grilled Tofu Stephen Ceideburg - 1 lb of firm tofu - 1/4 c of orange juice - 2 ts of low-sodium soy sauce Tofu, once pressed, grills beautifully. Slice the block of tofu in half, then slice each half into four thick slabs. Place a double layer of paper towels on a cutting board set over the sink. Arrange tofu in one layer on the cutting board, then top with a...

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Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

Posted by on 8:53 am, Feb 14, 2012 in Recipes | 0 comments

This recipe I have used before.  I use the sauce on tofu, chicken, even pork.  It can be found on Eating Well, and was originally published in Eating Well Magazine back in 2005.  I like to serve it over brown rice or something like spelt berries. Ingredients Sauce 5 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, (see...

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Week 9 Winter CSA Package

Posted by on 1:07 pm, Feb 13, 2012 in About Your Ingredients, Bag Contents | 0 comments

Whole chicken, frozen berries, cheese, apples, tofu, and yogurt This week we have a few surprises. First, we are taking advantage of some frozen raspberries from the summer.  These tasty berries will go great in a smoothie featuring Velvet View whole milk yogurt or they can be used to make a tasty dessert using the spelt flour from two packages ago. The center...

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Tofu

Posted by on 8:53 am, Feb 13, 2012 in About Your Ingredients | 0 comments

What the heck is tofu anyway? Tofu is bean curd.  It is made in a very similar way to cheese.  Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks.   It is a commonly used product in many Asian countries.  Tofu has a low calorie count, relatively large amounts of protein, and little fat. It is high in iron and,...

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