New Year Fresh Start Challenge Day 9: Homemade Salad Dressing + Diana's Tofu Recipes
Delicious and creative ideas!
Welcome to Day 9 of the New Year Fresh Start Challenge! Today’s Focus: Making Homemade Salad Dressing and Trying Tofu!
Yesterday was our refrigerator refresh - with plenty of ideas to create a more anti-inflammatory space. Today we present a salad dressing guide and tofu recipes to add creativity and variety to your meals!
Your plan for today:
Learn how to make delicious salad dressings at home with our Salad Dressing Guide - VIP only!
Learn more about the health benefits of tofu, and try some of Diana’s favorite tofu recipes. A healthy, versatile and neutral plant-based protein, both Dr. Weil and Diana enjoy tofu!
Salad Dressing Guide
This VIP-only guide covers everything you need to know about homemade dressings - including our formula for delicious dressings and 6 recipes such as a Tangy Asian-Inspired Dressing, Dr. Weil’s Vegetarian Caesar Dressing and more!
The Benefits of Tofu
“I love tofu as a protein source! Once you know how to make it, it’s quick and easy and can be used in a variety of cuisines. The key is to remove any excess liquid by pressing it or using extra-firm tofu, then loading it up with your favorite sauce. We eat tofu at least 2-3 times a week.” - Diana
Like cheese from dairy milk, tofu is made from soy milk by coagulating it. The curds are then pressed into soft white blocks. Tofu comes in a few forms, depending on water content: silken, soft, firm, or extra-firm. Tofu offers about 140 calories per serving, and ~14g of protein, ~8g of fat, ~1g of fiber, and ~2g of carbs.
With a mild, neutral flavor that is great at absorbing sauces in stir-fries and as a neutral base in dips, tofu can be prepared in different ways. We primarily use extra-firm tofu and typically wrap it in a dishcloth and press it between two heavy books for about 10 minutes before using. This helps to get out as much water as possible. Then we like to dust it in arrowroot and use it as a protein source in tacos, stir fries, sandwiches, or as a side. Tofu can be bland, so you need a good sauce and strong flavors to accompany it.
Want to Try Tofu? Sunbasket Has You Covered!
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Tofu Recipes
Try three of our favorite tofu recipes - all are delicious ways to get plant-based protein into your diet.
Tofu Fajitas - free for all!
Tofu BBQ Sandwiches - free for all!
Sheet Pan Sweet Potatoes with Tofu - VIP only!
Skin-Healthy Miso Soup - VIP only!
Tomorrow’s challenge covers the importance of gut health via diet, and dishes up some tasty gut-healthy recipes!
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