The Culinary Institute of America

Grain-Free Tofu Tabbouleh with Parsley, Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean salad traditionally served as part of a mezze, made with parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bulgur. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America is making a grain-free version of this dish by using crumbled Nasoya Extra Firm tofu in place of bulgur. The secret to getting that perfect meaty texture is to freeze and thaw out your tofu beforehand. This extra step will also remove excess moisture and help absorb the marinade. This tofu tabbouleh with parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, chilies, and sumac is a delicious salad full of plant-based protein. Enjoy!
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American Lamb and Sustainability

American sheep ranchers and their livestock are the unlikely heroes fighting climate change. Learn from American sheep producers how properly grazing these ruminants provides a holistic approach to land management, fights wildfires, and is a natural alternative to herbicides and pesticides in vineyard and orchard production.
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Portobello Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos al pastor is a Mexican street food with Lebanese roots. These beloved tacos most likely evolved from shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico. Tacos al pastor in Mexico are made using pork roasted on a spit, but in this version we make a plant-forward version: Portobello Tacos Al Pastor.
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Mushroom Katsu

Katsu is a beloved Japanese comfort food, traditionally made with breaded chicken or pork, but today we’re going to use meaty portabellas for a plant-based version! Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love the perfectly crispy and hearty mushroom katsu finished with a drizzle of sweet and savory katsu sauce.
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Pork and Mushroom Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan Province, and it features the famous spice from the region––the Sichuan Peppercorn––which imparts a truly unique tingling, numbing sensation and floral citrusy flavor. With savory bites of ground pork and mushrooms, fiery sauce, and soft and silky cubes of tofu, this dish has so much aroma, texture and flavor. It’s no wonder that Mapo Tofu is beloved in Sichuan and all over the world.
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Portobello Mushroom Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish made of stewed tomatoes and peppers topped with eggs, feta cheese and herbs. For this shakshuka with a hearty twist, we’ll be using portabella mushrooms, which will serve as delicious and meaty cups for our eggs. Although it’s traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, this dish really is great for any meal of the day.
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Grilled Mushroom Bibimbap

Bibimbap is one of the best known Korean dishes. The name of the dish means “mixed cooked rice” and features crisped rice topped with colorful seasoned vegetables, Korean marinated beef, an egg, and a dollop of gochujang. In this vegetarian version, we make grilled mushroom bibimbap! This bibimbap is as beautiful as it is delicious, and is packed with flavor, color and texture.
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Vegetarian Mushroom Banh Mì

A banh mi is Vietnam's version of a baguette sandwich, and is beloved the world over. In this plant-forward version of the recipe, the sandwich is filled with a Southeast Asian-inspired mushroom coconut pâte, roasted mushrooms, pickled vegetables and herbs. The meaty sweet and spicy roasted mushrooms, savory mushroom pâte, tangy crunchy pickled vegetables, and refreshing aromatic herbs make this incredibly flavorful sandwich one of the best the world has to offer!
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