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Edamame Bean Salad

1 can green beans, drained 1 can black soybeans, rinsed and drained 1 can yellow wax beans, drained 2- 16 ounce package shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions 1 small onion, diced 1 cup celery, chopped ½ cup oil ¾ cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar In a large mixing bowl add the first 6 ingredients, set aside. In a small saucepan add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Pour over vegetables, cover and refrigera

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup plain soymilk 1 tablespoon white vinegar ½ cup soft silken tofu ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 packet Ranch dressing mix (3 tablespoons) Directions: In a small mixing bowl, combine soymilk and vinegar. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. (This will make soy buttermilk). In a food processor, add soymilk/vinegar mixture. Add remaining ingredients; purée until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with vegetables or over salad. Store in air-tight cont

Enjoy Soy Ingredients for Protein-Packed Picnic Recipes

Ankeny, Iowa, April 14, 2026— May kicks off the season for outdoor gatherings. The Soyfoods Council offers easy, crowd-pleasing recipes for backyard barbecues, garden parties and picnics. Versatile side dishes such as Edamame Bean Salad offer a burst of high-quality soy protein. Did you know that soybeans are higher in protein than other beans (~35% vs. ~27%)? For burgers on the grill, extend ground beef or turkey by adding frozen soy crumbles or moistened TVP granules to se

Chocolate Tofu Ice Cream

1 envelope unflavored gelatin ¼ cup water 2 cups chocolate soymilk, divided 8 oz. soft silken tofu, drained ½ cup chocolate syrup ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 Sprinkle gelatin over water. Microwave 15 to 20 seconds or until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate soymilk. 2 In a blender container, add tofu and remaining 1 cup soymilk; blend until smooth. Add gelatin-soymilk mixture, chocolate syrup, sugar and vanilla; blend. 3 Place in ice cream freezer container. Fr

Raspberry Fool

Adapted from traditional recipes 1-1/3 cups frozen raspberries (one 10-ounce package), thawed 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1½ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1 cup soft silken tofu For berries: Smash berries and 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar together with a fork.Add vanilla extract. Set aside. For tofu whipped cream: In the bowl of a mixer, add ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 cup whipped cream. Beat until whipped cream stands in stiff peaks. Rem

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Soy Foods Month in April

Ankeny, Iowa, March 13, 2026— Soy foods make it easy treat yourself well, with satisfying recipes that combine nutrition and indulgence. Soy foods are traditional in Asian cultures, and now they’re gathering new fans globally. Soy Foods Month is the time to celebrate the culinary and health benefits of this sustainably grown, high-quality plant protein. For protein fans, versatile soy ingredients like silken tofu provide approximately 8½ grams of complete plant protein per