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Building a Better Meal Read how to improve these popular portable meals to avoid the common pitfalls in the article below and check out our awesome healthy sandwich, wrap and burrito recipes below! https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/how-to-make-a-healthy-sandwich?fbclid=IwAR3I3mUtx4NC9FIHQ4_6pZ5Hjq2uJwjM4tNkPrQYR5n4CZ5Xt2tBKJ7OOz4 Tempeh Reuben Sandwich 2 tablespoons soybean oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons Tamari 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried mustard 1 teaspoon dried coriander 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1-8 ounce package Tempeh, cut into 8 strips 1 tablespoon soybean oil 4 tablespoons vegan butter, divided 4 slices rye bread 1 cup sauerkraut, divided ½ cup onion rings, sautéed, divided ½ cup red pepper, sliced, sautéed, divided Place the first 11 ingredients in a small glass bowl, mix to blend. Add tempeh, marinate for at least 1 hour. Heat skillet or griddle add 1 tablespoon oil. Add tempeh, cook tempeh for about 3 minutes each side until browned, remove from heat. Spread 1 tablespoon vegan butter on 2 slices of rye bread, place on hot griddle, slather with Russian Dressing (recipe below). Top with equal amounts of tempeh, 1/2 cup sauerkraut, 1/2 cup sautéed onions and red peppers. Top with second slices of rye that is also spread with Russian Dressing, place dressing side down on the slices of bread. Cook until the bottom slices are browned, about 2 minutes. Spread the top slices of bread with remaining vegan butter. Carefully flip the sandwich over to brown the other side. Serve while hot. Yield: 2 sandwiches. Russian Dressing 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise 2 tablespoons. ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon sweet relish 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce or Sriracha 1 pinch black pepper 1 pinch smoked paprika In a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Stir to blend. Kerri Rush, Fresh Café and Market. 12493 University Ave. Clive. IA 515-221-2700 & 515.440.4700 freshcafeandmarket.com SoyNut Butter Pita Pocket Yield: 1 pita half ½ whole wheat pita pocket 1 Tbsp SoyNut Butter 1 Tbsp apple butter 6 apple slices 1. Spread SoyNut butter and apple butter on pita half. Arrange apple inside pita. CALORIES 231; FAT 6.5g; PROTEIN 7g; CARBOHYDRATE 38g; CHOLESTEROL 0mg TOFU STUFFED PITA Chef Christopher Koetke CEC CCE 1 lb. extra firm tofu, sliced into ¼” slices and patted dry 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 T. lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic 1 T. minced onion 1 T. dry oregano 2 t. ground black pepper 1 t. salt Mix all ingredients except for the tofu. Lay tofu slices on a sheet tray. Brush one side of the tofu with the olive oil mixture Turn the slices over and apply the remaining olive oil mixture to the slices. Let marinade in the refrigerator for 2-8 hours. Bake tofu slices in a 425° oven for 25 minutes. (Turn the slices over half way though the cooking process.) The finished slices should be lightly browned and very aromatic. They can also be easily reheated. Serve inside a warm pita pocket with sliced onion, sliced tomato, minced parsley, and soy-based or traditional yogurt tzatziki sauce. Soy-based Tzatziki Sauce 12 oz. pureed soft silken tofu 2 ½ t. lemon juice (depends on soy product) 1 c. grated cucumber, pressed between hands to remove excess moisture 1-2 cloves minced garlic (2 will be quite garlicky) 3/8 t. salt 1/8 t. white pepper 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Combine all ingredients. Let marinate in cooler for at least 2 hours. Tofu Egg Salad Chef Scott Stroud Tofu Mayonnaise 2 – (12.3 ounce) packages extra firm silken tofu, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup soybean oil In a food processor, combine 1 package of silken tofu (with the water) lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, sugar, salt and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth. Set aside. Tofu “Egg” Salad 1 (14 ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained and crumbled 1 (14 ounce) package water-packed extra firm tofu, drained and diced 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle chips 1 tablespoon turmeric 3 tablespoons minced green onion 3 tablespoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard In a large bowl, add diced and crumbled tofu; mix together. Add remaining ingredients; mix together well. Add tofu mayonnaise, gently mix. Yield: enough filling for 16 sandwiches. Use favorite bread or croissants for making sandwiches. Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas with Edamame Salad Topping Transform an ordinary quesadilla into an extraordinary meal when you top it with this salsa- like topping. And by all means, make a double batch of the topping to have on hand: stir it in to salads, top grilled salmon, or eat as a side dish just as it is. For the edamame salad: 2 cups cups frozen shelled edamame, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt For the quesadillas: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can corn kernels, drained 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican four cheese blend 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 (7-8 inch) flour tortillas 1. To make the topping: Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the edamame, return to a boil and cook until tender, 6-7 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water then drain again. Transfer 1 1/2cups edamame (reserving ½ cup to add to chicken and cheese mixture) to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro and salt; mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the corn and ½ cup edamame, cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chicken, cheese, and salt; mix well. 3. Put one tortilla on a work surface and spread the lower half of it with 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold the top half of the tortilla over the filling to form a semi-circle. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. 4. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return to the stove over medium heat. Add the quesadillas 2 at a time and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly golden and hot. Divide among 6 plates and top each with 1/2 cup of the edamame salad. Makes 6 servings Nutritional analysis per serving: 486 calories, 31 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 22 g fat, 9 g saturated fat Tempeh Burrito Filling 8 oz tempeh cut into 1/2” cubes (this is approximately 120 pieces) 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced thinly 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 T. chile powder 1/2 t. chipotle powder (more if increased heat is desired) 1 1/2 c. water or stock 2 T. cider vinegar 1/2 t. cumin 1 t. salt (this amount may be more or less depending on the amount of salt in the chile powder) 3 T. tomato sauce 2 t. sugar 1 can (15 oz) black soybeans, drained Bring to a boil 1 qt. of water. Add tempeh and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly with water. Pat dry. In a large sauté pan, lightly brown the tempeh in 1 1/2 T. olive oil over high heat. Remove from pan and reserve. Do not allow the tempeh to become too brown. In the same sauté pan over moderate heat, sauté the onions in the remaining olive oil until they are translucent and lightly brown. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add chile and chipotle powders. Cook for just a few moments, or until you can smell the chile. Immediately add the water or stock so that the chile and chipotle powders do not burn and become bitter. Add remaining ingredients and the tempeh. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve wrapped in a burrito along with traditional accompaniments such as: Cilantro Cheese Avocado slices or guacamole Diced tomato Yield: Enough filling for 6-8 burritos

Chef Scott Stroud Tofu Egg Salad Tofu Mayonnaise 2 – (12.3 ounce) packages extra firm silken tofu, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup soybean oil In a food processor, combine 1 package of silken tofu (with the water) lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, sugar, salt and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth. Set aside. Tofu “Egg” Salad 1 (14 ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained and crumbled 1 (14 ounce) package water-packed extra firm tofu, drained and diced 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle chips 1 tablespoon turmeric 3 tablespoons minced green onion 3 tablespoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard In a large bowl, add diced and crumbled tofu; mix together. Add remaining ingredients; mix together well. Add tofu mayonnaise, gently mix. Yield: enough filling for 16 sandwiches. Use favorite bread or croissants for making sandwiches.

Transform an ordinary quesadilla into an extraordinary meal when you top it with this salsa- like topping. And by all means, make a double batch of the topping to have on hand: stir it in to salads, top grilled salmon, or eat as a side dish just as it is. For the edamame salad: 2 cups cups frozen shelled edamame, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt For the quesadillas: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can corn kernels, drained 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican four cheese blend 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 (7-8 inch) flour tortillas 1. To make the topping: Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the edamame, return to a boil and cook until tender, 6-7 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water then drain again. Transfer 1 1/2cups edamame (reserving ½ cup to add to chicken and cheese mixture) to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro and salt; mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the corn and ½ cup edamame, cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chicken, cheese, and salt; mix well. 3. Put one tortilla on a work surface and spread the lower half of it with 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold the top half of the tortilla over the filling to form a semi-circle. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. 4. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return to the stove over medium heat. Add the quesadillas 2 at a time and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly golden and hot. Divide among 6 plates and top each with 1/2 cup of the edamame salad. Makes 6 servings Nutritional analysis per serving: 486 calories, 31 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 22 g fat, 9 g saturated fat

Tempeh Reuben Sandwich 2 tablespoons soybean oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons Tamari 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried mustard 1 teaspoon dried coriander 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1-8 ounce package Tempeh, cut into 8 strips 1 tablespoon soybean oil 4 tablespoons vegan butter, divided 4 slices rye bread 1 cup sauerkraut, divided ½ cup onion rings, sautéed, divided ½ cup red pepper, sliced, sautéed, divided Place the first 11 ingredients in a small glass bowl, mix to blend. Add tempeh, marinate for at least 1 hour. Heat skillet or griddle add 1 tablespoon oil. Add tempeh, cook tempeh for about 3 minutes each side until browned, remove from heat. Spread 1 tablespoon vegan butter on 2 slices of rye bread, place on hot griddle, slather with Russian Dressing (recipe below). Top with equal amounts of tempeh, 1/2 cup sauerkraut, 1/2 cup sautéed onions and red peppers. Top with second slices of rye that is also spread with Russian Dressing, place dressing side down on the slices of bread. Cook until the bottom slices are browned, about 2 minutes. Spread the top slices of bread with remaining vegan butter. Carefully flip the sandwich over to brown the other side. Serve while hot. Yield: 2 sandwiches. Russian Dressing 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise 2 tablespoons. ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon sweet relish 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce or Sriracha 1 pinch black pepper 1 pinch smoked paprika In a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Stir to blend. Kerri Rush, Fresh Café and Market. 12493 University Ave. Clive. IA 515-221-2700 & 515.440.4700 freshcafeandmarket.com

8 oz tempeh cut into 1/2” cubes (this is approximately 120 pieces) 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced thinly 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 T. chile powder 1/2 t. chipotle powder (more if increased heat is desired) 1 1/2 c. water or stock 2 T. cider vinegar 1/2 t. cumin 1 t. salt (this amount may be more or less depending on the amount of salt in the chile powder) 3 T. tomato sauce 2 t. sugar 1 can (15 oz) black soybeans, drained Bring to a boil 1 qt. of water. Add tempeh and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly with water. Pat dry. In a large sauté pan, lightly brown the tempeh in 1 1/2 T. olive oil over high heat. Remove from pan and reserve. Do not allow the tempeh to become too brown. In the same sauté pan over moderate heat, sauté the onions in the remaining olive oil until they are translucent and lightly brown. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add chile and chipotle powders. Cook for just a few moments, or until you can smell the chile. Immediately add the water or stock so that the chile and chipotle powders do not burn and become bitter. Add remaining ingredients and the tempeh. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve wrapped in a burrito along with traditional accompaniments such as: Cilantro Cheese Avocado slices or guacamole Diced tomato Yield: Enough filling for 6-8 burritos

TOFU STUFFED PITA Chef Christopher Koetke CEC CCE 1 lb. extra firm tofu, sliced into ¼” slices and patted dry 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 T. lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic 1 T. minced onion 1 T. dry oregano 2 t. ground black pepper 1 t. salt Mix all ingredients except for the tofu. Lay tofu slices on a sheet tray. Brush one side of the tofu with the olive oil mixture Turn the slices over and apply the remaining olive oil mixture to the slices. Let marinade in the refrigerator for 2-8 hours. Bake tofu slices in a 425° oven for 25 minutes. (Turn the slices over half way though the cooking process.) The finished slices should be lightly browned and very aromatic. They can also be easily reheated. Serve inside a warm pita pocket with sliced onion, sliced tomato, minced parsley, and soy-based or traditional yogurt tzatziki sauce. Soy-based Tzatziki Sauce 12 oz. pureed soft silken tofu 2 ½ t. lemon juice (depends on soy product) 1 c. grated cucumber, pressed between hands to remove excess moisture 1-2 cloves minced garlic (2 will be quite garlicky) 3/8 t. salt 1/8 t. white pepper 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Combine all ingredients. Let marinate in cooler for at least 2 hours.

Yield: 1 pita half ½ whole wheat pita pocket 1 Tbsp SoyNut Butter 1 Tbsp apple butter 6 apple slices 1. Spread SoyNut butter and apple butter on pita half. Arrange apple inside pita. CALORIES 231; FAT 6.5g; PROTEIN 7g; CARBOHYDRATE 38g; CHOLESTEROL 0mg

Edamame-Corn Relish 1 -16 ounce bag frozen sweet corn 1 -16 ounce bag frozen shelled edamame ¼ each red onion, diced 2 each Roma tomatoes, diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup soybean oil 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons black pepper Red Wine Vinaigrette 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 each shallot 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/3 cup soybean oil Lettuce Mix 4 cups chopped romaine 4 cups chopped iceberg Preheat oven to 400˚F. On a baking sheet add sweet corn and edamame, place on oven for 10-12 minutes or until corn starts to brown. Remove from oven, cool. In a large mixing bowl add edamame, corn, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and garlic, mix well. In a small mixing bowl add red wine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper, mix together. Add to corn mixture, toss to mix. Set aside. For the vinaigrette, in a small mixing bowl add garlic, oregano, shallot, basil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. With a hand-held mixer-immersion blender, puree all ingredients. Slowly drizzle in oil while mixing to emulsify dressing. To serve: In a large bowl add lettuces, toss to mix. Add dressing, toss to mix. Evenly divide on plates. Top with edamame-corn relish evenly divided between plates. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings

Great Caterers of Iowa Chef Joni 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 refrigerate until ready to serve. Yield: 10 servings .

1- 12 ounce package frozen corn, prepared according to package directions 1 cup diced celery ½ cup diced red onion ½ cup sliced black olives 1 cup broccoli florettes 1 cup cauliflowerettes 1 can black soybeans, rinsed and drained –need size of can 1 carton grape tomatoes cut in ½ - need amount 1-16 ounce package shelled edamame, prepared according to package directions 1 package of zesty Italian dressing mix, prepared according to directions on package In a large mixing bowl, add all the vegetables, toss together. Add dressing, toss lightly. Cover, place in refrigerator, marinate overnight. Yield: 6-8 servings

8 ounces soft tofu 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 package (1 oz.) ranch seasoning dressing mix 1/3 cup chopped, drained, marinated sun-dried tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Vegetable dippers or crackers Blend or process tofu until smooth. In a medium bowl combine blended tofu, softened cream cheese, and seasoning mix until smooth. Stir in chopped tomatoes, dried onion, and garlic powder. Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve with vegetable dippers or crackers. Makes 2 cups dip.

Media Contact: Linda Funk Executive Director The Soyfoods Council 515.491.8636 lfunk@thesoyfoodscouncil.co Photos Available Upon Request Ankeny, Iowa, May 10, 2023—Soyfoods suit active summer lifestyles. Soy offers high-quality plant protein that can create everything from packable snacks to chilled soups and no-bake desserts. Convenient ingredients like shelf-stable silken tofu can be blended with Ranch salad dressing mix for a quick vegetable dip. Start with a package of salad dressing mix; add a cup of soymilk, a half cup each of silken tofu and plain Greek yogurt, and a splash of white vinegar. One cup of soymilk provides 7 to 8 grams of protein, while one cup of silken tofu offers approximately 8 grams of protein. One quarter-cup serving of soynuts adds about 15 grams of protein. The Soyfoods Council shares the following recipes to streamline your busy summer. Tempting Trail Mix is simple to make and hard to resist. In a bowl, combine ¼ cup each of soynuts, textured soy protein (also known as TSP/TVP), whole almonds, pecans and walnuts. Add 2/3 cup dried cherries and ½ cup chocolate chips to the mix and stir in 1½ Tablespoons of honey. Chilled soups like Silky Gazpacho are quickly made in a blender or food processor. This spin on traditional gazpacho incorporates soft silken tofu that adds protein to the flavors of garden-fresh vegetabels. The soup combines chopped tomatoes (skins removed), chopped English cucumber, seeded red bell pepper, fresh garlic, balsamic glaze, fresh basil leaves and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Dips help you feed a crowd at picnics and backyard barbecues. Tofu Sun-Dried Tomato Vegetable Dip complements a variety of fresh vegetables. The base for the dip is silken tofu with cream cheese. It’s flavored with ranch seasoning dressing mix, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, dried minced onion. No-Bake Chocolate Cookies offer a triple whammy of soyfoods: vanilla soymilk, soynut butter and coarsely chopped soynuts. The cookie ingredients include sugar, cocoa powder, rolled oats, a teaspoon of vanilla and one Tablespoon of butter. Bring sugar, cocoa powder, soymilk and butter to a boil; stir in remaining ingredients and remove from heat. Drop the warm mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and chill until firm. Visit The Soyfoods Council website at www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com for complete recipes. Click on the Digital Cookbooks tab. Silky Gazpacho appears in the cookbook Really Fast, Really Easy, Really Good. The trail mix, dill dip and no-bake cookies can be found in Easy Snackable Soy. The website also offers updates on the latest research about soy and your health, as well as more summery ideas featuring soyfoods. # About soyfoods and sustainability: Sustainability is a soy tradition. U. S. soybean farmers have been practicing sustainable agriculture methods for decades. Currently, 95% of U.S. soy growers are committed to sustainable farming practices and partner with the USDA to implement conservation programs. Soyfoods may play a significant role as a source of protein that minimally contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in comparison to other protein sources. About the Soyfoods Council: The Soyfoods Council is a non-profit organization, created and funded by Iowa soybean farmers, providing a complete resource to increase awareness of soyfoods, educate and inform media, healthcare professionals, consumers and the retail and foodservice markets about the many benefits of Soyfoods.