Did you know that February is heart health month? One way we choose to eat a little better in our family from time to time is by using Shirtaki noodles and tofu as a substitution. House Foods is one of our favorites available and the reasons why are pretty simple. All House Foods Tofu products are made from U.S. grown, Non-GMO soybeans of the highest quality. When it comes to purchasing foods, this is something that’s very important to me.
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I use tofu for many different things. I use it in smoothies, to make tofu scramble, even enjoy it as BBQ…that’s right..BBQ! It’s very easy to use tofu as a healthy option, but I admit that there is a learning curve. For example, when I barbeque it, I freeze the firm, thaw it out and then press it between two heavy plates to get all the water out of it. After that, it cooks up perfectly every time.
Available Options
Organic Soft Tofu
• Smooth block that has a delicate body and a mild, milky flavor
• Great alternative for dairy and eggs in desserts and baked goods that also works well in savory dishes
Organic Medium Firm Tofu
• Good choice for dishes that require braising or boiling
• Great for soups and dressing
Organic Firm Tofu
• A go-to choice for tofu newbies
• Great for savory dishes
• Holds up well to frying and grilling
Organic Extra Firm Tofu
• A go-to choice for tofu newbies
• Great for savory dishes
• Holds up well to frying and grilling
• The firmest of all tofu with the most amount of protein (8g per serving)
• Consistency makes it suitable for heartier dishes and replacing meat
•Firm tofu and Extra firm tofu can be used interchangeably in many recipes
Shirataki Noodles
Not only do they offer a variety of tofu, but they also have the shirataki noodles. I remember back when it was next to impossible to find these little gems. Being that I live in a small town, I would have to drive two hours to the nearest Whole Foods to pick them up. Now that they are beginning to get so popular, I can find them at my local grocery.
So what’s my take on them? I think they are great. I admit that I love a big plate of pasta just as much as anyone, but pasta doesn’t love me back at all. It leaves me feeling pretty blah, and that’s why I choose to use the shirataki noodles in their place.
Shirataki noodles are:
• Low calorie (0 – 20 calories per serving) & low in carbs (1 – 6g per serving)
• Gluten-free, Non-GMO Project verified, and Kosher certified
• Conveniently pre-cooked and packaged in water
• Shirataki noodles are suitable for most traditional pasta or noodle dishes (e.g. Asian, Italian, soups and salad), and all of them are interchangeable.
House Foods offers three different varieties of Shirataki noodles, and honestly I think they all taste great. Here are the different varieties they offer.
Smart Noodle
This is the newest addition to the Shirataki line – the smart swap for pasta! Unlike Tofu Shirataki, Smart Noodle does not contain any tofu. It’s soy free and made from a blend of oat and rice fibers and Konjac. Smart Noodle contains 400mg ALA Omega 3, 6g fiber and only 20 calories per serving. Available in Spaghetti and Fettuccine shapes in 8oz bags
Tofu Shirataki
Made from a blend of Tofu and Konjac, these noodles are available in Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Angel Hair and Macaroni shapes and contains only 10 calories and 3g of carbs per serving. Available in 8oz bags.
Traditional Shirataki
There’s absolutely no guilt when using this Traditional Shirataki! It’s soy free, made from only Konjac and contains zero calories. Available in 8oz bags
Learn more
To learn more about House Foods, you can visit them online at house-foods.com. Also, if you still need a little more inspiration when it comes to use tofu or even shirataki noodles, they have a recipe section that has some really tasty and easy recipes.
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