Thanks to its meaty texture and deep flavor, smoked tofu is a welcome new twist on this vegetarian staple. With about 25g of protein in a 3-oz serving, smoked tofu is no lightweight in the protein department: Researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, found that soy protein was just as effective as casein protein in preventing muscle breakdown and stimulating muscle-protein synthesis.
Sneak it in: Smoked tofu can be an occasional replacement for meats like chicken and beef in dishes such as chili, stir-frys, and soups. Also try grating it on a box grater and adding to tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
Find it: Look for smoked tofu next to other types of tofu in the produce section of your supermarket or natural food store.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
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<li>1 block (about 200g) firm smoked tofu</li>
<li>1 cup cooked or canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed</li>
<li>1 cup pineapple, cubed</li>
<li>½ cup red onion, finely diced</li>
<li>1 small red bell pepper, chopped</li>
<li>⅓ cup cilantro, chopped</li>
<li>1 tsp lime zest</li>
<li>1 large ripe avocado</li>
<li>⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream</li>
<li>1 clove garlic, minced</li>
<li> Juice of 1/2 lime</li>
<li>¼ tsp cayenne powder</li>
<li>8 corn or whole wheat tortillas</li>
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<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>Chop tofu into squares and place the cubes in a large bowl. </li>
<li>Add beans, pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime zest to bowl and stir. </li>
<li>Place avocado flesh, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and cayenne powder in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth. </li>
<li>To serve, spread avocado cream on tortillas and top with tofu mixture.</li>
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