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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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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week A quick, healthful dish to prep when you’re short on time! Chopped Sweet and Sour Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cups Salad Greens of choice (eg. Spinach, Arugula,…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week This week we’re continuing the Plantspiration theme from last week! If you’re limited on time to prepare a bunch of veggies, swap bean sprouts and a bag of slaw for the matchstick-cut vegetables and cabbage. *Cooking tip: The pasta will absorb some sauce so undercook the pasta by two (2)…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week While I follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, I also like to share healthful recipes for my carnivorous friends. This is a classic Filipino dish that can often take hours of marinating and braising to prepare. However, this recipe variation offers a quick to prep adobo sauce with tart, savory flavors! Chicken in…
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Foodie Friday
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week As a child through my young adulthood I remember going to dinner with my family and friends at a local Chinese restaurant, Fu Yuan Low, multiple times per month (or even week). Whether it was a quick bite after a busy day, Sunday night ritual, or a birthday celebration, they had…
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Foodie Friday
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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Foodie Friday
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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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a palatable vegetable side dish? Do you need a flavorful topping for your grilled chicken, fish, or tofu? For a boost in selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6 to prevent cell damage, support cell growth, and increase red blood cells, add mushrooms to your meal plan! Savory…
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Foodie Friday
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…