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Healthy Recipes

Nutty Tofu Crisp Over Asian Noodles

This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. Serve with a heaping portion of steamed greens (e.g., chard, bok choy, Chinese cabbage) and sparkling water or a glass of white wine. This recipe is an excellent source of calcium with or without the calcium-rich greens. –Enette Instructions Mix the first eight ingredients with a fork to create marinade. Cut pressed tofu halves a second time, diagonally. Place tofu quarters in marinade for at least 15 minutes on each side. Cook noodles according to package directions. Dip the marinated tofu into the chopped peanuts to fully coat one side. Heat 1 tsp of peanut oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook tofu, with the peanut side down, until golden brown (~ 1-1/2 min) and repeat on the other side. Heat remaining marinade over the stove or in the microwave and pour over the hot noodles. Divide noodles into four equal servings, place

Alex Hurst June 8, 2021

Healthy Recipes

Garam Masala & Curry Chickpea Lentil Stew

Butternut squash, although commonly known as a vegetable, is actually a fruit! It has a beautiful yellow flesh that is packed with the antioxidant beta carotene, a plant pigment that is also loaded with vitamin A. Combined with organic tofu, this soup is a great punch of plant-based protein, fibre and many nutrients. SEVES 4-6 PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 bpa free can of chickpeas 1 bpa free can of stewed tomatoes 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 small onion chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 bunches of fresh spinach 1 cup red lentils, soaked over night 1 fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated 1 knob fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning 1 teaspoon mild curry powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS In a large pot, add the canned tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, grated turmeric and ginger. Next, drain the

Andrea Saliba January 26, 2020