Baked Tofu (Tofu Lin) Recipe

Here’s a simple, yummy and healthy tofu recipe for you! You only need a few ingredients and a couple of hours to prepare this healthy baked tofu. You can eat it right away after it’s cooked. You can also store it in the fridge for a few days if you want to use it for another recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb tofu (extra firm)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut 1 lb tofu extra firm in half.
Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add vegetable broth.
Add chopped onions and garlic.
Season with sea salt, sugar, liquid smoke, and olive oil.
Stir until well combined.
Add tofu.
Cover with tin foil or cling film.
Put it inside the fridge and let it marinate overnight.

Prepare two loaf pans.
Get the marinated tofu and place each tofu in the loaf pans.
Fill each pan with the vegetable broth mixture.
Put one bay leaf in each pan.
Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven.
Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
Once the vegetable broth mixture is reduced by half, flip each tofu on the other side.
Continue to bake until golden brown.
Once done, you can slice the tofu and serve right away.
You can have the tofu chilled if you want to use it for another recipe.

Images – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXOxjpufaH0

Easy Mushroom Fajitas Recipe | Veggie Fajitas Recipe

This delicious easy mushroom fajitas recipe is another healthy way to prepare an appetizing snack or dinner. Season mushroom slices with seasonings mix and sauté to make them tender. More flavor is added with the sautéed bell peppers and white onions. This recipe takes only about 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Portobello mushrooms (sliced to thick slices)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (julienned)
• 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
• 2 small white onions (sliced)
• 3-4 scallions (sliced into strips)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp lemon pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2-3 tbsp oil (to coat the mushrooms)
• 2-3 tbsp oil (for frying)

Instructions:

Prepare a small bowl.
Add all seasonings – smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, lemon pepper, ground cumin and salt.
Mix well.
Set aside.

Prepare a large mixing bowl.
Add thick slices of mushrooms into it.
Drizzle 2-3 tbsp of oil.
Mix and coat the mushrooms well using your hands.
Sprinkle half of the seasonings mixture over the mushrooms.
Mix and coat well.

Set a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2-3 tbsp of oil and heat it.
Add a single layer of seasoned thick slices of mushrooms.
Sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Once browned, remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
Do this by batch not to over-crowd the skillet.
Add oil if needed.
Set aside the sautéed mushrooms.

In the same skillet, add some oil.
Add julienned yellow and red bell peppers.
Add sliced white onions and scallions.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until bell peppers are tender.
Switch off the heat.
Add back the sautéed mushrooms.
Toss to combine.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can prepare it as a filling for tacos or burritos and top it off with mashed avocados and sour cream.

You can serve the mushroom fajitas as it is.

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQh2L6ow7IQ

6 Best Healthy Chicken Recipes That Are So Easy To Make

Never run out of ideas with these best healthy chicken recipes. These recipes have less than 490 calories per serving. These chicken recipes are easy to make, with just a few ingredients needed.

1. Pesto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 oz chicken breast
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 5 grape tomatoes (halved)
• 4 oz whole-wheat pasta (cooked)
• 1 tbsp pesto
• 2 basil leaves (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 410 calories.

Set a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp olive oil and heat it.
Add 4 oz chicken breast into the pan.
Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Cook for 3-5 minutes on one side.
Flip on the other side, then season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Cook for 3-5 minutes until cooked.
Once done, remove from the pan and transfer to a plate.
Let it cool, then cut into strips.
Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add halved grape tomatoes and cooked whole-wheat pasta.
Drizzle 1 tbsp pesto.
Mix well to combine.
Transfer to a plate.
Place the chicken strips on top.
Garnish with basil leaves.
Enjoy!

2. Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 5 grape tomatoes (quartered)
• 3 leaves lettuce (chopped)
• 1 hard-boiled egg (shredded)
• 4 oz chicken breast (boiled and shredded)
• 1 oz diced avocado (optional)

Dressing:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 320 calories.

In a sauce bowl, mix the dressing ingredients.
Set aside.

Prepare a mixing bowl.
Add quartered grape tomatoes, chopped lettuce and shredded hard-boiled egg.
Add boiled and shredded chicken breast.
Drizzle with the dressing.
Add diced avocado.
Toss to combine.
Enjoy!

3. Avocado Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/4 medium red onion (sliced)
• 7 grape tomatoes (quartered)
• 3 oz ripe mango (diced)
• 1 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup corn
• 4 oz boiled chicken breast (diced)
• 1 oz diced avocado (optional)

Dressing:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 390 calories.

Prepare a sauce bowl.
Mix all ingredients for the dressing.
Set aside.

Prepare a mixing bowl.
Add sliced medium red onion, quartered grape tomatoes and diced ripe mango.
Sprinkle finely chopped cilantro.
Add corn, diced chicken breast and diced avocado.
Drizzle the dressing on top.
Toss to combine well.
Enjoy!

4. Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

• 1/4 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 5 oz chicken breast (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
• some chopped cilantro (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 490 calories.

Set a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil and heat it.
Add chopped yellow onion and saute until soft.
Add chopped chicken breast.
Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken changes color.
Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
Season with ground cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt and black pepper.
Stir to combine.
Add low-sodium chicken broth and crushed tomatoes.
Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil.
Once it boils, add heavy cream.
Stir until cream melts.
Slightly cover the lid and let it simmer until sauce thickens.
Once the sauce is thick, uncover the pan.
Stir for 30 seconds.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate.
Serve with cooked brown rice.
Garnish with some chopped cilantro.
Enjoy!

5. Roasted Chicken & Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium red bell pepper (julienned)
• 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper (julienned)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 chicken legs
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 oz spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 oz feta cheese (crumbled)

Seasoning Mix:

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 310 calories.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Prepare a sauce bowl.
Mix all ingredients for seasoning mix.
Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add julienned bell peppers.
Season with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Mix well.

Transfer the seasoned bell peppers into a parchment-lined baking tray.
Add the chicken legs into the tray.
Rub the seasoning mix on the chicken legs.
Spray with olive oil.
Place inside the preheated oven.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until chicken legs are golden brown.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.

Prepare a plate.
Add chopped spinach, followed by the roasted bell peppers and chicken legs.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Enjoy!

6. Chicken & Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 5 oz green beans (ends removed)
• 6 oz chicken breast (sliced)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

This recipe serves one with 370 calories.

Set a pot filled with salted water.
Add green beans.
Slightly cover the lid and bring to a boil.
Once it boils, remove it from the heat.
Transfer the green beans to a plate.
Set aside.

Set a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil and heat it.
Add sliced chicken breast into the pan.
Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Add soy sauce and black pepper to taste.
Continue to stir until the chicken is cooked.
Add boiled green beans and chopped parsley.
Season with Italian seasoning and dried thyme.
Stir to combine.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OW2sL21VvA