Soy is one of the most versatile foods and ingredients. It is incredible how one can use it in many recipes and end up with delicious and healthy dishes. You can include it in salads, main dishes, soups, breakfast meals, and side dishes. All you have to do is play around with the soy in different forms.
Converts the beans into milk, grind them into flour, or use the whole beans, fresh or dried, to make some of the most amazing meals ever. To get more ideas on utilizing these fantastic ingredients to create unique and healthy meals, keep reading to uncover five simple yet valuable recipes you can try below.
1. Soy Bolognese
Are you considering trying the highly advertised soy from U.S. Soy and wondering which dish is safe to start with? Well, you never really go wrong with pasta dishes. This is a unique but straightforward dish to try.
It is even more interesting if you enjoy pasta dishes but have been looking for a simple and practical way to omit the meat. Using soy as a substitute is a fantastic way to maintain the same savory goodness you are used to without feeling guilty about overeating meat.
This pasta dish works perfectly for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. It is rich, full of flavors, and delicious and filling. Learning how to make it is a plus.
Ingredients Needed
- 60-gram Soy granules
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 30-gram diced Onions
- Few sprigs Parsley
- 20-gram diced Carrots
- 30-gram diced Celery
- 30-gram diced Leeks
- 1/2 stalk diced Spring onions
- 1/2 chopped Yellow bell peppers
- 1/2 Chopped Red bell peppers
- Two sliced Garlic cloves
- One piece Bay leaf
- 2-3 tbsp Red wine
- Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 tsp Red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Method
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to heat some chili-flavored olive oil.
- Add and sweat the onions, spring onions, leeks, carrots, celery, yellow and red bell peppers, garlic, and bay leaf for about 5 minutes.
- Soak your soy granules together with the wild mushrooms in hot water so they can soften and rehydrate
- Strain but keep the mushroom stock.
- Add the mushrooms and soy granules and saute well for 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with red wine and reduce for 5 minutes.
- Spoon your tomato puree and tomato concasse with thyme, sage, and rosemary.
- Season to taste and simmer the ragout for 30 minutes.
- Serve with any pasta or egg noodles
2. Hot Soy Stir Fry
As the name suggests, this is a simple stir fry. It is going to be a hit for many. All you need is a few ingredients, and you can quickly whip this side-meal dish for you and your family or guests.
Ingredients
- ¼-½ finely chopped red chili
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3cm peeled and chopped ginger
- Three crushed garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- One thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp honey
- One thinly sliced yellow pepper
- 250g defrosted, frozen soybeans
- 100g bean sprouts
Cooking Method
- Place the garlic, chili, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce inside a clean bowl and mix them thoroughly for flavor infusion.
- ·Heat your oil in a wok using high heat, stirring onions and pepper for some minutes. Add the defrosted soy and cook everything for a few more minutes.
- Add your previously prepared chili-vinegar mix and toss
- Add the bean sprouts, honey, and some water to prevent sticking, then fry for 30 seconds before serving with noodles or rice.
3. Soy-stuffed Zucchini
You want something healthy for your snacks. These easy-to-make stuffed zucchini are all you need.
Ingredients
- One green zucchini boiled
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 100 gm of soaked soy kernels
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- A handful of fresh coriander leaves.
- One chopped green chili
- Salt to flavor
Method
- Soak soy for at least 30 minutes in warm water and rinse them when they soften.
- Cut boiled zucchini into two halves and scoop out the meat.
- Sauté ginger garlic paste with the green chilies in oil.
- Add soy granules and all spices, and stir-fry till cooked; then add lime and coriander.
- Fit the soy mix in the zucchini boat and place in the oven for 5 minutes before serving hot and crispy.
4. Soybean Cabbage Cups
This is a perfect combo for cabbage lovers. Get your favorite spices and fresh ingredients with soy and cabbage, and you are good to go.
Ingredients
- A cup of soybeans
- Chopped garlic, green chilies, coriander, and onions
- Two tbs tomatoes sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice
- Some chilies flakes, spring onion, and salt
- Premade cabbage cups
Cooking Method
- Soak and clean the soy
- Sauté the onions in oil and then add the chopped garlic and chilies
- Add tomato sauce and soy sauce
- Add the spring onions and some chili flakes, and optional peanuts
- Serve in the premade cabbage cups
5. Fried Soybeans
This is a simple dish that requires little to no explanation. You can make it with fresh green soybeans or soak dried soybeans that you soak and pre-boil. All you have to do is fry the soybeans in your favorite spices, onions, and tomatoes. You can add some coconut oil and serve the dish with rice.
Final Thoughts
All soy dishes are healthy and vegan-friendly except for those to which you add cheese. Try out some of the recipes described above for an exciting experience. You can never go wrong with soy as you get a healthy and tasty combination.
