Break out your tofu press!
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| Trust me — I love myself a good slab of medium-rare steak. But high quality cuts are too pricey to justify buying meat on a random Tuesday. Plus, it usually requires extra time and patience to maximize its flavor potential — neither of which I care to give after a long day of work. | Enter a versatile, vegetarian alternative: tofu steaks. Yes, yes, I *know* that this sounds like a cop-out substitute, but let me remind you of a few things: Tofu is high in protein, essential amino acids, and various vitamins and nutrients. It takes significantly less time to prepare than a normal cut of beef, and it's more affordable. And truly, any kind of sauce or marinade you can think of will go well with it. | I can see it now: Today's recipe is going to make you a tofu steak stan ... maybe. | | | | Talk to you again next week! Kenny Thapoung Managing Newsletter Editor | | | Written by Kenny Thapoung June 2, 2024 • 2 min read | | | | | | My favorite meat-free steak | If you don't have a tofu press, I highly recommend getting one (I have an option for you below). In a pinch, you can follow the recipe's advice and place a heavy pot or pan over a tofu block to push out the water. Once the tofu is pressed, the rest of the cooking process is straightforward: Season all sides with salt and pepper and cook until the two larger sides are well browned. | The real flavor comes from the romesco sauce, which has a surprise ingredient: almond butter. I've never thought to add a nut butter to a red sauce until I found this recipe! Its addition gives the sauce an extra kick of protein — and I'm all for a nutrient-dense, filling meal. | | | | Press it real good | | | | | Tofuture Tofu Press | I think I'm ready to cheat on my current tofu press. It works fine, but I know there are better options out there. I watched a how-to video of Tofuture's version, and I was instantly hooked. It uses elastic bands to press the tofu to whatever thickness you want. The best part is that you can set it, forget it, and come back to tofu ready to drain and marinate! | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline. | | | Transform your eating habits to regain your energy and your confidence. Wellos' tracking tools and personalized guidance can help you reach your goals. Start your 14-day free trial now. | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | 📉 14 easy ways to lower blood sugar levels naturally. Small lifestyle changes can have a big, long-lasting impact on your health. | 🍎 28 surprising uses for apple cider vinegar. Every household should have at least one bottle handy. | ⁉️ 7 surprising ways Crohn's disease affects your body. There are treatments that can help relieve your symptoms — we got you. | 💊 The 8 best vitamin D supplements of 2024. Make sure your levels are healthy. | | Is anyone else absolutely loving this warmer weather? I plan on enjoying the outdoors as much as I can before it becomes insufferably hot. Bye for now! | | Until next time, | | Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! | | | | | This edition was powered by | fresh air. | | | | |
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