Soy/Tofu Diabetic-Friendly Recipes

"I am not a vegetarian but I quite enjoy this recipe as a meat substitute, especially when I use Tempeh"

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Ingredients: tempeh, fresh ginger, garlic...

"From a Sunset Magazine special edition, "Sunset Weeknight." I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds tasty. Suggested accompaniments include purchased (fresh or frozen) potstickers or egg rolls and cabbage slaw with Asian dressing."

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Ingredients: cornstarch, dark sesame oil...

"A zesty dressing..."

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Ingredients: silken tofu, wasabi powder...

"A high protein smoothie"

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Ingredients: ice cubes, firm silken tofu...

"I "cooked" this up when I wanted a fuss-free dinner and all I had at hand were tomatoes, really soft bread, tofu, and hummus! Don't let the combination of ingredients put you off; this tastes yum! You can also have this for a healthy snack, or even for breakfast."

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Ingredients: hummus, plum tomatoes...

"Here succotash - traditionally a Southern dish made with corn, lima beans and peppers - is given an update using edamame instead of lima and it then becomes a main dish by adding shrimp.It is low cal/high fiber/low sat fat/heart healthy/& diabetes appropriate. EatingWell Magazine Newsletter, January/February 2007 edition.Make it a meal! All you..."

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Ingredients: cider vinegar, fresh ground black pepper...

"Published for safekeeping, from CSPN Nutrition Action Newsletter, June 2011. To heighten the taste, brown the broccoli and peppers well to create a rich, caramelized taste. If you prefer, you can use chicken or shrimp instead of tofu. Serve with brown rice or another whole grain."

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Ingredients: ginger, honey, agave syrup...

"Low cal, low fat, no sugar, chocolate, simple, soy protein, and a generous serving size. As written, 100 calories for 4 servings. I believe this is vegan friendly too."

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Ingredients: lite silken firm tofu, stevia powder...

"Quick to prepare, this Asian-style noodle soup has everything needed to make it a one-pot meal. We've used canned broth but if you have homemade, it could only make a good thing much better. To punch up the heat, add a dab of chile-garlic sauce. Note: Chinese wheat noodles and rice sticks (dried rice noddles) are quick cooking and can be found in the..."

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Ingredients: toasted sesame oil, fresh shiitake mushrooms...

"If you would like to add some soy protein to your diet, this is a great smoothie--a really good way to get two serving of protein at one time. I am not vegetarian, just trying to eat healthy, so I use powdered milk and water, but you could substitute soy milk. I used firm tofu and it still turned out very smooth. It's a very versatile snack or meal-on-the-go...."

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Ingredients: dry milk, silken tofu...

"a cheaper alternative than buying it from the groceries. Got this from watching happyingodslove's video. Preparation time does not include overnight soaking. Serving size is a guess."

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Ingredients: cheesecloth, soybeans...