A Reader Recipe: Spaghetti Squash and "Meatballs"


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Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Recipe

Get ready to eat! FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable shared this recipe for vegetarian "spaghetti and meatballs" in our Healthy Recipe group. Spaghetti squash. It blew my mind. Who knew you could make a vegetable act like a pasta?! The best part is that you can make it in the microwave in under 10 minutes. Tofu-lentil "meatballs" are the vegetarian's (or the Read more

Meat Alternatives Explained: Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan


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Nutritional Comparison of Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan With Recipes

I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, so tofu, tempeh, and seitan are always stocked in my fridge. If you're new to the meat-free world, preparing and eating these new foods can be really intimidating. I'm here to break down the basics so you know how to choose the right one for your nutritional needs and what to expect from your first bite. Read more

Soy by Any Other Name: A Nutritional Comparison


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Nutritional Comparison of Edamame, Soy Milk, Tofu, and Tempeh

Soy is one of the most versatile ingredients; it can be eaten whole or ground, fermented, and formed into various ingredients for nutritious and healthy cooking. Not only that, but it's also high in protein and fiber and contains less fat than its animal counterparts, so it's a no-brainer for people who want to eat less meat. Want to know how different forms of soy compare in both taste and Read more

Savory Sight: Yellow Curry


Updated 10/21/11 6:57 PM · Posted by Yum Community · 1 comment

Picture of Yellow Curry

We're dying to know the recipe that Lauren's friends used to make this amazing-looking curry. Our friends recently treated us to a delicious yellow curry served over rice! Scrumptious and full of a ton of flavor! Do you have a delicious photo to share? Put it in the Savory Sights group in the community. It could be featured here on YumSugar! Read more

Name That Dish!


Updated 01/30/11 6:06 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Guess the Chinese Dish!

Exactly one week from today, millions of people will be commemorating the start of another lunar year with close family and friends. In honor of the biggest Chinese holiday, can you name this well-known spicy Sichuan tofu dish? Read more

Savory Sight: Pan-Seared Tofu


Updated 02/02/11 4:24 PM · Posted by Yum Community · 0 comments

Tofu Picture

Think tofu can't shine as an entrée? Here, reader GraceDickinson proves you wrong! Getting tofu to become an entrée as delicious as any main seafood/meat entrée is all in the cooking method. Here, tofu becomes a star centerpiece. Want the technique? Check out Grace's blog. If you've made or enjoyed something delicious, start participating in the community! You can upload photos, recipes, Read more

Broccoli Tofu Stir-Fry


Updated 01/24/11 5:57 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 2 comments

Broccoli Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

In need of a healthy vegetarian dinner idea? OnSugar blogger Fresh Tart recommends a delicious-looking broccoli tofu stir-fry. I posted this recipe a few weeks ago at Dara & Co./Minnesota Monthly magazine.  As lovely as lighter fare was sounding then, it is even truer now — right?  No worries, this dish still packs a big flavor punch. Feeling weighed down?  Yeah. I offer this palate Read more

Make This: Garden Tofu Scramble


Updated 11/05/10 11:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tofu Scramble With Vegetables Recipe

I used to think breakfast wasn't breakfast unless there were eggs on my plate. Not anymore. A few years ago, I had a game changing tofu scramble. And even though a tofu scramble doesn't taste exactly like farm fresh eggs, it has a creamy consistency that scramble egg lovers will enjoy. If you're looking to change things up for breakfast, and save on fat and calories, try making this garden tofu Read more

Make This: Tofu Chili With Black Beans


Updated 11/23/11 8:39 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Tofu Chili With Black Beans Recipe 2010-10-27 05:50:02

Besides eating well at the Nasoya Tofu and Skinny Bitch party, I also learned a thing or two about cooking with tofu. Listen, I totally get why some people don't like tofu. It comes off as tasteless, slimy, and just hard to work with — and it's no juicy burger. But it is a great alternative to meat, and does taste good, as long as you know how to cook with it. The new Nasoya Tofu U website is Read more

Spicy Tofu and Veggies Over Quinoa


Updated 10/15/10 2:05 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 3 comments

Vegetarian Recipe For Spicy Tofu and Veggies Over Quinoa

In need of a healthy vegetarian dinner idea? Tara Sharp has you covered! She shared her recipe for spicy tofu and veggies over quinoa in the Kitchen Goddess group. This is a dish I've made several different ways, depending on the veggies and type of rice I have on hand. The sauce always has the three main elements — red chili paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil — but the measurements aren't Read more