Healthy Tofu Recipes

For vegetarians and anyone else looking to eat less meat, the soybean makes life a whole lot easier. It's a great source of protein and omega-3s. Tofu, a common way to eat soy, is the result of adding a coagulant to soy milk to separate the whey from the curds. Use soft tofu for creamy nondairy salad dressings or dips. Firm tofu makes an excellent choice for stir-fries or soups. Look to the delicious recipes on the following slides for ideas on how to prepare all types of tofu.

The soy sauce and sesame seeds give this recipe an Asian flavor. Look for lustrous, unblemished pods with peas that feel plump.