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.
Ingredients
1 block (about 200g) firm smoked tofu
1 cup cooked or canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup pineapple, cubed
½ cup red onion, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tsp lime zest
1 large ripe avocado
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
¼ tsp cayenne powder
8 corn or whole wheat tortillas
Directions
Chop tofu into squares and place the cubes in a large bowl.
Add beans, pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime zest to bowl and stir.
Place avocado flesh, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and cayenne powder in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.
To serve, spread avocado cream on tortillas and top with tofu mixture.
