Need protein resources

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I don't know of any sites but I had a gastric bypass about 4 months ago and have found lentil soup and fat-free refried beans to be my new best friends. In addition, hummus, which seems to be basically mashed beans with seasoning might be a good choice. I like tofu and have found the silken varieties to be easy to digest and full of good protein. As an occational treat I have a teaspoon of peanut butter or imitation cheese soy products.

 

My favorite quick lunch is Mori-Nu Low Fat Extra Firm Silken Tofu. They have a web site with recipes that your aunt might enjoy trying. (http://www.morinu.com/) This kind of tofu comes in a box that doesn't have to be refrigerated and it has a very long shelf-life. I keep a couple boxes at work for emergency lunches.

 

Seasonings for Tofu at Lunch Recipes:

Salt/Pepper

Cajan Seasoning

Vinegar-based salad dressing (I love Italian)

 

Drain and dice the tofu, mix with the seasoning, then microwave about 10 minutes.

 

 

Recipe Example from Mori-Nu web site:

(Might be a kid-friendly recipe)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASY OVEN BAKED TOFU STICKS

 

Servings: 6 servings of 4 sticks each

 

 

Dr. Richard Collins, "The Cooking Cardiologist"

 

 

Ingredients2 packages Mori-Nu Silken Lite Extra Firm Tofu, drained1/2 cup cracker crumbs, crushed fine2 Tbsp. cornmeal1-1/2 Tbsp. seasoning of choice (Creole, Cajun, lemon pepper, etc.)1/2 tsp. Chili powder 1/2 tsp. Salt sesame oil for spraying

 

 

MethodDrain tofu and wrap in paper towels for 15 minutes. In shallow bowl, mix together cracker crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning, chili powder and salt. Set aside. Lightly oil large wire cooling rack. Remove paper towels from tofu; cut each block into 12 sticks about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch thick. Dredge each stick in the crumb mixture; place on wire rack. Place rack in 375 degree oven from 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp and brown. Serve warm drizzled with sauce or with sauce on the side for dipping.