Tag: Sesame Oil

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Crispy Tempeh and Broccoli with Savory Tahini  I tend to eat more tempeh than tofu because it is easier for my body to digest, which might be due to tempeh’s fermented nature. Tofu can present gastric discomfort. Whether you use tempeh (as directed) or substitute with tofu, you’ll crave this sauce’s…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Continuing with our Summer Salad Series, but with a twist! Salad Bar Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (*may substitute for Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce) 1 tablespoon Sherry (wine) 1 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil such as, Peanut, Sunflower, or Safflower 3 slices Ginger and/or Garlic 4 cups Vegetables…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Summer salads are popping up on meal plans and satisfying our taste buds. Store-bought dressings can contain excess sugar, salt, fat, and calories, as well as a laundry-list of ingredients. Why not prep our own dressing? Sesame Dressing Ingredients (1) Garlic Clove (grated) 2 tablespoons Ginger (grated) (1) Scallion (minced)…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week From a tofu salad last week to a yuba stir-fry this week, we are kicking off Spring with protein-rich, plant-based recipes. What is yuba? I was wondering the same thing! Yuba resembles thinly sliced tofu, but is more dense with a “bouncy ball” quality. The term, yuba means dried tofu…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week A light, savory, plant protein-rich dish! Crunchy Tofu Salad Ingredients 16 ounces High Protein or Extra Firm Tofu (*I recommend this type at Trader Joe’s.) 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as, Peanut, Sunflower, or Safflower 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 Garlic Clove (finely minced) 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium…

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    A Hawaiian dish season with Asian flavors!

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you searching for a simple side dish? Do you need to a some more greens to your day? Have you wondered how to prepare bok choy? Wellness expert and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell has just the recipe for you! Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy Ingredients 2 pounds Baby Bok Choy (washed and cut…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Cabbage with Carrots Stir-Fry It’s cabbage season! A quick to prep recipe with minimal ingredients! Special thank you to wellness expert and Peloton senior instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe, which is similar to a recipe (“xia fan cai”) she ate growing up. Pair it with a protein and…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Cool and Crunchy Cucumber Salad Spring and Summer are right around the corner! A refreshing salad that is quick to prepare on a hot day or any day when you want a light bite. With cucumbers high water content, this salad will also quench your thirst. *Special credits to Peloton instructor,…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Coconut Chicken Cutlets with Spring Pea Salad A citrusy, two-ingredient sauce prepared in the same pan as the chicken: Fewer dirty dishes, less clean-up, and more time to relax and enjoy! Image source: Women’s Health Magazine Ingredients 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1 teaspoon Lime…