A Reader Recipe: Low-Cal French Silk Pie


Updated 04/24/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy French Silk Pie Recipe

FitSugar reader Connoisseur4TheCure shared this low-cal recipe for chocolate cream pie in our Healthy Recipe group. This no-bake chocolate pie is fantastic! You won't know it's healthy while you are eating it! This recipe contains tofu, which is high in protein. One slice of this pie has about 230 calories, which is about half of the calories in a regular chocolate pie. Chocolate is believed to Read more

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Cooking Tofu


Updated 03/05/12 5:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Cook With Tofu

If you haven't had properly cooked tofu, I can understand why you wouldn't be a fan of the sometimes squishy, flavorless, white chunks. Even if you're not a vegetarian, it's time for you to fall in love with this meat alternative, since it's an inexpensive, low-fat, and low-calorie way to get protein into your diet without adding cholesterol. 1. Tofu Doesn't Have to Be Soft, Squishy, and Read more

A Reader Recipe: Spaghetti Squash and "Meatballs"


Updated 10/27/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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


Updated 01/12/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

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


Updated 05/20/11 1:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

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 · 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 · 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 · 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