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We all know that tofu can provide a healthful alternative to meat. But how to eat it? House Foods America is a premium tofu purveyor and has given AZFoothills.com readers three unique ways to serve up tofu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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\nHouse Foods\u2019 Mango Tofu Smoothie<\/strong>
\nServes 1
\n\u00bd package (7 oz) House Foods Premium Tofu Soft, drained
\n\u00bd cup orange juice
\n1 \u00bd cups frozen mango
\n3 Tbsp honey
\n\u00bd cup milk or soy milk
\nPlace all ingredients in a blender and pur\u00e9e until smooth. Serve cold and enjoy.<\/em>
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\nHouse Foods\u2019 Tofu and Tomato Skewer with Herb Sauce<\/strong>
\nMakes 10 skewers
\n1 package House Foods Extra Firm Tofu
\n20 cherry tomatoes
\n10 bamboo skewers
\nSauce
\n1 clove garlic
\n1 large Shallot
\n\u00bd bundle Italian parsley
\n\u00bd bundle cilantro
\n2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
\n\u00bd Tbsp kosher salt
\n\u00bd tsp freshly grounded black pepper
\n\u00bc tsp red pepper flake
\n1 \u00bd tbsp extra virgin olive oil
\nWrap tofu with paper towel and place on plate. Put it in microwave for about a minute to remove excess moisture. In a food processor put garlic, shallot and give it a quick whirl. To it add Italian parsley, cilantro and give it another whirl. In a bowl place chopped herbs and add vinegar, salt, black pepper, red flake, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix them together. Cut tofu in cubes in the same size as tomatoes. Place two tofu cubes and two tomatoes alternately on skewers. Brush tofu with the sauce and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush a couple more times until grill mark is shown. Brush tofu again before serving.<\/em>
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\nHouse Foods\u2019 BLT Pasta Salad<\/strong>
\nCreated Hungry Girl
\nServes 1
\n1 (8 oz) package House Foods Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped
\n\u00bc cup torn lettuce leaves
\n2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
\n2 tbsp real crumbled bacon bits
\n1 tbsp chopped scallions
\n1 tbsp fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise
\n1 tbsp fat-free or reduced-fat sour cream
\nRinse and drain Shirataki noodles well. Pat dry using paper towels. Put in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid and pat dry. Cut noodles 3-4 inch lengths. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Add all ingredients to the noodles and mix well. Serve cold.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We all know that tofu can provide a healthful alternative to meat. But how to eat it? 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