Tofu may help you to lose weight by keeping you fuller for longer on fewer calories than meat. It is a cholesterol-free, low in calories and high in protein that is also rich in calcium and manganese. Try Tofu Scramble instead of egg bhurji or masala eggs for breakfast. Here’s how you could make it.
Ingredients
- 2 cups firm tofu, drained and crumbled
- 2 onions, diced
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped baby spinach
- ½ cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- Salt to taste
- Coriander for garnishing
- Cook in olive oil
Method
- Saute onions in olive oil.
- Add garlic, chillies, red pepper, tomato, and carrot.
- Add ¼ cup water and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Add crumbled tofu and salt to taste, and cook for another few minutes.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.
- Have it with a slice or two of brown bread.