Tofu, an Economic, Vegan And Ecological Ingredient

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Gabrielle Dugal

Eating healthy and vegan at the same time is easier and less expensive than it can look.

 

Tofu first made its appearance 2000 years ago. It is a mix of yellow soya seed, water, and coagulant.

In the 1960s, eating healthier got more popular and tofu was a great alternative to meat. 20 years later, it was common to see someone eat tofu and there were many recipes to enjoy it.

Tofu does not have a specific taste, it takes the taste that you’ll give it. 

“Power is a neutral energy source, like tofu. It’s what you do with it that gives it flavor.” according to Elizabeth Gilbert. 

There are many varieties of tofu; soft, denser, and more rigid. It’s a real meal, it has a lot of proteins, also you don’t need a lot to be full. In addition, this ingredient does not have a lot of calories and contains vitamins A, B, D, and E, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Tofu at IGA is 3,00$, combined with rice, a good sauce, and vegetables, you will end up with a healthy inexpensive meal.

Furthermore, it has a lot of ways to cook tofu, fried, deep-fried, and boiled in a soup. Although tofu is usually considered as a meal, it can be used in cakes and smoothies, making them more nutritious. There are a lot of recipes with tofu, general tao, Asian stir fry, tofu croquettes, fresh salad, and in all meat substitutes.

You can as well buy tofu at the grocery store as make it easily with a couple of ingredients and a recipe.

https://www.alphafoodie.com/how-to-make-tofu-at-home-two-simple-methods/