| Many people tend to sit on the fence when it comes | | | | the tofu scramble which we are about to try can be |
| to a decision to switch to healthy diet. This is | | | | served as a wonderful substitute for scrambled eggs. |
| because they believe that they will have to give up | | | | You need these ingredients: |
| their demand for palate to go for low calorie and | | | | * 1 block of tofu, drained and press |
| vegetarian recipes. Well, the good news is that there | | | | * 1/2 yellow onion |
| are actually tasty alternatives, and I am about to | | | | * 1/2 green pepper |
| give you two examples. | | | | * 1 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1. Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers | | | | * 1 teaspoon onion powder |
| You will need the following ingredients to prepare for | | | | * 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley |
| this recipe: | | | | * 1 tablespoon soy sauce |
| * 1 can of black beans | | | | * 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast |
| * 1/2 of an onion | | | | * 2 teaspoons oil or margarine |
| * 1/2 cup of flour | | | | Here is how to cook:a) Cut the tofu into one inch |
| * 2 slices of bread | | | | cubes. Then, crumble it slightly with a fork.b) Dice the |
| * 1 teaspoon of garlic powder | | | | onion and bell pepper.c) Add some oil or margarine to |
| * 1 teaspoon of onion powder | | | | a skillet set to medium-high.d) Add the onion, green |
| * 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt | | | | pepper and tofu to the skillet, and cook for 4 or 5 |
| * salt and pepper | | | | minutes.e) Add garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, |
| Go through the following steps to prepare:a) Dice the | | | | soy sauce, and nutritional yeast to the skillet.f) Cook |
| onion, and saute it for around 4 to 5 minutes until it | | | | the tofu scramble for 6 or 7 minutes, stirring |
| gets soft.b) Pour the black beans into a large bowl | | | | frequently. When it is done, pour onto a plate and |
| and mash them until they are almost smooth.c) To | | | | enjoy. |
| the large bowl, add the sauteed onions, garlic | | | | You may also add your favorite vegetables to this |
| powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt.d) Crumble | | | | tofu scramble, just as what you may do with |
| up the slices of bread and add them to the mix.e) | | | | scrambled eggs. Some common choices include |
| Add the flour to the mixture, a few tablespoons at a | | | | tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots. |
| time and stirring after each addition.f) Put a small | | | | Now, do you still have a prejudice against low calorie |
| amount of oil into a frying pan, heat it up.g) Scoop | | | | and vegetarian recipes? In fact, the two recipes in |
| some of the mixture out of the bowl with your | | | | this article are only small examples of thousands of |
| hands, and shape it into a pattie that is about 1/2 | | | | delicious vegetarian recipes out there. You can |
| thick.h) Fry the patties until they are firm. | | | | definitely go for a healthier diet without the sacrifice |
| Give it a try, and you will definitely love the taste of | | | | of your favorite palate. |
| the burgers. | | | | Do you now intend to try these low calorie and |
| 2. Tofu Scramble | | | | vegetarian recipes? You can always visit us to learn |
| If you have ever tried vegetarian diet, you will know | | | | more about vegetarian recipes. You may also wish to |
| that tofu is always used as a meat substitute. And, | | | | read this related article about vegetarian chili recipes. |