Linda Funk
Executive Director
The Soyfoods Council
515.491.8636
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Grill Season: Make Easy Marinades and Sauces with Miso
Ankeny, Iowa, June 19, 2024— Whether you’re grilling beef, seafood, pork chops, chicken or turkey, The Soyfoods Council has a sauce to enhance your meal. Miso and tofu make it simple to add flavor and plant protein to the menu. Miso (fermented soybean paste) adds a savory flavor and about 2 grams of protein per Tablespoon to your recipes. Miso’s nutrition benefits include probiotics that are beneficial for the digestive system. Extra-firm water-packed tofu is a versatile ingredient with a neutral flavor. It provides about 8 grams of complete protein per 3-ounce serving. Here are three easy ideas.
Apricot Miso Sauce for Turkey Tenderloin is a 30-second addition to complement grilled or roasted turkey tenderloin. To make this accompaniment, combine ¾ cup apricot preserves with 2 Tablespoons red miso paste. Mix to blend, then microwave for 30 seconds. Mix again and microwave for another 30 seconds before serving.
Tofu with Miso and Barbecue Sauce is a simple cookout appetizer to make on the grill, and an ideal plant protein add-in for salads. Use 1 package of extra firm water-packed tofu cut into chunks. Any type of miso paste—red, white or yellow—will work for this recipe. Combine 1 Tablespoon miso with ¼ cup water, 2 Tablespoons each of sesame oil, maple syrup and sherry. Stir in 3 chopped green onions and 4 chopped garlic cloves. Add ground black pepper to taste. Pour marinade over 1 package of extra-firm, water-packed tofu chunks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours, then grill until the tofu is brown. Salmon with Miso just may become a backyard barbecue staple. Combine 3 teaspoons of white miso paste with 1/3 cup honey, 1½ Tablespoons sesame oil and 1 Tablespoon of water to form a paste. Brush paste over six salmon fillets, then sear on a hot grill for 30 seconds each side. Baste the salmon again and return it to grill until salmon reaches desired doneness. Serve with noodles if desired.
For other soy-based sauce ideas, including Beef with Tofu Bearnaise Sauce, visit The Soyfoods Council website at www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com. You’ll find cooking tips, free digital cookbooks to download, easy recipes and updates on soyfoods and your health.
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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.
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