The successful spread from Hacendado: satiating but not fattening

Mercadona has done it again. The supermarket chain has once again hit the key to success. And how. Their new product has become a real success.

It is a Tofu spread that you can get for 2.30 euros. “Ingredients: Tofu (83%), high oleic sunflower oil, cyclodextrin, soy protein, salt, xanthan gum and ferments. Previously, this spread had “plain” sunflower oil (an oil that we should avoid because it is pro-inflammatory) Now, it has “high oleic” which is a better option. Still, for it to be a top product it should have extra virgin olive oil. Nutritional values per 100gr: – Energy 169Kcal. – Protein 4.9gr. – Carbohydrates 3gr. – Fats 15gr”.

The benefits of tofu are many. In addition to being a good substitute for meat whose digestion is much easier, it is recommended for people who They have high cholesterol.

According to National Dietary Intake Survey (ENIDE, 2011), 1.5% of the Spanish population follows a diet without meat or fish. This would represent about 700,000 lacto-ovo vegetarian people in Spain. Tofu is a good alternative for them.

About 110 grams of tofu provide 10 grams of protein, as well as a good dose of calcium and iron. Tofu is a vegetable cheese Japanese origin that is achieved by processing soybeans, which contains levels of proteins, plant fibers, vitamins, minerals, isoflavones and lipids.

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How to cook tofu

This food lends itself to making it in many ways, even if it seems impossible. It can be baked, sautéed or with some Asian-inspired soup.

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A very easy and quick way to prepare it is as soy sauce. You just have to marinate the tofu cubes in soy sauce for half an hour and then grill them.

Here we leave you another recipe:

Tofu skewers with grilled vegetables

Ingredients for 2 people: 200 g of tofu, 1 zucchini, small mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, granulated garlic, black pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil.

How to prepare it:

Drain the tofu, pressing it tightly against the kitchen paper. Wash the mushrooms and zucchini and cut the latter into slices. Cut the tofu into not very fine square cubes. Now all you have to do is moisten the skewers and insert the ingredients alternately.

Heat the grill with a little olive oil and when it is very hot, cook the skewers on each side. While you wait for the griddle or grill to heat up, prepare the soy sauce in a bowl with the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, granulated garlic, pepper and salt to taste. Use the sauce to brush the skewers while they cook. and remove them from the heat when they reach the desired point.