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3 Essential Recipes with Soy Protein

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3 Essential Recipes with Soy Protein

From irresistible tacos to a fresh salad and a curry that will make you travel through exotic flavors. Read on to discover how to put a delicious and healthy twist on your dishes with versatile soy protein! 🌱🍲

·Soy Protein Tacos·

With vibrant flavors, this easy and delicious recipe invites you to explore new culinary dimensions. Keep reading and let the kitchen surprise you!

INGREDIENTS
  1. 250g textured soy protein
  2. 1 tablespoon EVOO
  3. 1 small chopped onion
  4. 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  5. 1 red pepper cut into strips
  6. 1 can of crushed tomato
  7. 1 teaspoon cumin
  8. 1 teaspoon paprika ( sweet or hot )
  9. Salt and pepper to taste
  10. Corn tortillas

*Optional serving ingredients: avocado, cilantro, grated cheese

1-First, hydrate the soy protein as directed, allowing all those juicy flavors to be absorbed. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan with a splash of oil and sauté the onion, garlic and peppers.

2-Once the soy protein is ready, add it to the mixture in the pan and let all the flavors blend. Add your spices : cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for that extra touch.

3-Now, the fun part: assembling your tacos . Heat your corn tortillas (in the skillet or microwave), fill them generously with this soy protein blend, and add your favorite finishing touches. A few slices of avocado, fresh cilantro, whatever you prefer! And ready! You have before you some soy protein tacos so delicious that they will make you forget that they are healthy. Enjoy!

· Soy and Quinoa Protein Salad·

This balanced dish combines the softness of quinoa with the texture and nutrition of soy protein. Accompanied by fresh vegetables and dressed with a delicious dressing, this salad is not only a nutritious option, but also an explosion of color and flavors. Discover how this recipe can become your perfect choice for a quick, healthy and delicious meal.

INGREDIENTS
  1. 75 g Quinoa
  2. 30 g Textured Soy Protein
  3. 2 g Parsley
  4. Salt
  5. 1 tablespoon EVOO
  6. 1 clove garlic
  7. juice of half a lemon

Let's prepare this delicious recipe!

  1. 1 -We start by washing the quinoa under running water. Then, we put it to cook in a pot with water and a touch of salt, leaving it for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 -We drain the quinoa carefully and set it aside.
  3. 3 -Meanwhile, we clean, peel and finely cut the garlic, ready to give it that touch of special flavor.
  4. 4 -In a frying pan with olive oil, let the garlic brown, being careful not to burn it.
  5. 5 -When the garlic is golden brown, we add the textured soybeans, which have been soaked for about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 -Now, we gather everything in the pan: the quinoa, the parsley and the textured garlic and soy mixture. We stir this encounter of flavors for a few minutes, letting them mix in a delicious harmony.
  7. 7 -With everything ready, we serve our ensañada in a deep plate and just before eating we add the juice of half a lemon or lime. Enjoy :)

·Rice with vegetables and soy curry·

INGREDIENTS
  1. ½ red pepper
  2. ½ yellow pepper
  3. ½ green pepper
  4. 4 mushrooms
  5. 1 tsp Curry
  6. 1 tsp Turmeric
  7. Plant milk
  8. 50 grams of brown rice
  9. 30 grams of coarse textured soybeans
  10. Water

rice with soy and curry recipe blog 1 -First, we leave the textured soy in a bowl with warm water while we do the rest of the preparations so that it hydrates.

2 -In a pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rice according to the instructions, approximately 15-20 minutes.

3 -Now, we cut the peppers and mushrooms into small cubes, giving them a touch in the pan with a little EVOO. If you see that they are sticking, a touch of water may be the solution. This is when the textured soybeans, ready and drained, are added to the pan.

4 -When the peppers and mushrooms are almost ready, add a teaspoon of curry and another of turmeric, mixing everything well. To finish, a splash of vegetable milk (coconut, almond, etc., whatever you want) to give it that creamy touch that we like so much.

5 -We adjust the amount of curry, turmeric and salt according to our tastes and the texture we are looking for.

6 -Finally, we add the rice and mix everything until each grain is infused with flavor. Ready to enjoy a feast of colors and flavors!

As you can see, textured soy is very versatile in the kitchen and this allows it to be used in a variety of recipes. The key is its absorption of flavors and aromas, which will allow you to personalize each recipe to your liking. On the other hand, it is an ingredient that, kept in a well-closed container and without light or temperature changes, can last a long time. Currently it is very easy to find and in various sizes. At Casa Perris we have soy and pea . We invite you to try it and prepare one of these recipes.

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