Tofu is one of the best foods that exist to combat both cholesterol and being overweight. It is lightweight, low fat, rich in minerals and protein and low in calories. Prepare marinade that is magnificent.
Overweight and high cholesterol are two issues that are usually quite reach. In fact, it is not at all uncommon that obesity comes with hypercholesterolemia as nefarious ally. Luckily, there are two things you can fight at the same time, eating healthy, exercising and keeping away to this kind of problems.
A combined recipe that you can put into practice is the marinated tofu. This element is rich in protein, minerals of all kinds, is low in calories and also last but not least, is pretty cheap. The “tofu”, as it is often called, can be used in the diet to lose weight in many ways. And you’ll be fighting thus also high cholesterol. Try this marinated tofu and see how rich it is.
Ingredients:
- 100 grams tofu cut into slices
- Two tablespoons soy sauce
- One tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- One tablespoon good mustard
- Grated lemon peel
- Few drops of liquid smoke (optional)
- One minced garlic clove
- A touch of grated ginger
- Salt and pepper.
Preparation:
In a bowl, form the marinade. To do this, place the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, lemon peel, liquid smoke,garlic and ginger grated or finely chopped. Leaves resting the tofu steaks covered by this mixture for at least two hours, rotating from time to time to absorb the flavor evenly.
Then, once this time, you won’t have more to put to cook the tofu steaks on the grill or very hot frying pan. When both sides are browned, add the juice from the marinade, let it reduce to form a sauce and so will be ready to be eaten. You’ll need to prepare a salad or steamed vegetables and you have covered menu.
