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Mori-Nu
tofu comes in several different varieties, from extra firm to soft
and creamy and can be used to make everything from puddings to pies,
from lasagna to tacos. In this segment, some top chefs show us how
to use tofu as a replacement for meat, eggs, milk, cream and cottage
cheese.
Fiesta Scrambler Adapted from
Marie Oser's "Soy
of Cooking"
- 2 pkgs Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 ea scallions
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy Sauce
- 3/4 cup medium hot salsa
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Drain tofu and pat dry. Grate tofu
into a medium bowl and place in microwave for 2-1/2 minutes. Drain
liquid that will be drawn from the tofu. Heat olive oil in a medium
frying pan over medium high flame. Add scallions, garlic and bell
pepper and saute for 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Add grated tofu
and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in
Tamari, salsa, lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro. Lower flame and
simmer five minutes or until ready to serve.
Serve with warm whole wheat
tortillas, taco shells or alone as a breakfast 'scramble". Makes
6 servings.
Per serving: 120 calories, 8.8g protein, 10.7g carbohydrate, 3.6g
fat, 0 mg cholesterol.
Mori-Nu
Hawaiian Smoothie
- 1 cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (fresh or
use one 8 oz. can)
- 2 Tbsp apricot jam
- 1-12.3 oz. pkg Mori-Nu Silken Lite
Firm Tofu
- 1 ripe banana
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Whip until smooth. Chill or blend in a few ice cubes. Serve cold.
Makes 2 (10 oz.) servings.
262 calories, 9.5g protein, 1g fat; 51g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol
Mocha Mousse Paulette
Mitchell, “The
Complete Soy Cookbook”
- 2 ½ cups mashed silken firm tofu
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp. freeze-dried instant coffee
granules
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
Put all ingredients into food
processor; blend until very smooth and creamy.
Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into 6 small individual dessert
cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes 6 servings
Per serving: Calories 133 Protein 7.3 g. Carb 19.2g Fat 3g. Chol., 0mg
Sod 35 mg.
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