Recipes With Soybeans And Derivatives

In this article we will present you some delicious recipes with soy. Soy is a legume with interesting nutritional properties, very beneficial for the body. According to data from the Spanish Nutrition Foundation, it contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and isoflavones and also provides proteins.

It may be that you are on a diet or trying to stop eating so much meat or directly that you are vegetarian. Maybe you want to incorporate some oriental recipes into your life or you are a little tired of always cooking the same thing. For all this and much more, do not miss these delicious recipes with soy and derivatives.

Whole wheat bread made from soy flour

Soy flour is a good alternative to not eating so much refined flour. In addition, it better preserves the nutrients that are lost during the refining process in the case of white flour.

Ingredients:

• A cup and a half of milk
• A quarter cup of honey
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• Two tablespoons of oil
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• A cup of soy flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup of rye flour

Elaboration:

First, put the milk in a saucepan and heat it a little, remove from the heat and then add the honey, oil and salt. Stir well and incorporate the three flours. Mix all the ingredients until smooth.

Knead and let it rest covered with a tablecloth or napkin until it doubles in volume. Knead again and let it rest again. Form the loaves as you wish. Bake for an hour until golden on the outside and cooked on the inside. It is one of the   simplest soy recipes.

Soy ceviche

It is one of the recipes with soy that offer the greatest contrast of flavors. In addition, it is quite simple to prepare. Also, it is ideal as a starter or to accompany other dishes.

Ingredients:

• half a kilo of textured soybeans
• 3 cups of water
• 3 carrots, grated
• 1 cucumber
• half white onion
• juice of ten lemons
• cilantro
• chilies
• Red peppers
• Salt
• crackers, toast, or bread

Elaboration:

First, place the water with the salt in a saucepan and cook the soybeans for about 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and a little more salt. Then, add the vegetables cut into very thin strips and the seasonings to taste. Finally, stir well and let it cool or cool. Served with crackers for spreads.

Spaghetti with soy bolognese sauce

A vegetarian version of the typical Bolognese sauce (which has minced meat) for those who only eat vegetable products. The ingredients you need for these  recipes with soy are (for a single serving):

• 250 grams of spaghetti noodles
• 100 grams of textured soy
• half an onion
• 400 grams of tomato
• 1 green pepper
• cumin, oregano, salt, pepper
• olive oil

Elaboration:

The elaboration is simple. For the pasta, prepare them al dente. For the sauce: cut the onion and pepper into small pieces and sauté with a little olive oil. Add the diced tomatoes and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add the textured soybeans, stir so that the ingredients do not stick in the pan. Finally, season with all the spices you like. Serve hot on top of the noodles.

Recipes with soy to make empanadas

To make these delicious empanadas, which are ideal as starters, few ingredients are needed and we assure you, they taste great!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups boiled soybeans
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons oil
• half a cup of grated cheese
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper
• tapas of empanada type copetín

Elaboration:

First, sauté the finely chopped onion with the two tablespoons of oil. Process the previously boiled beans and transfer them to a container with the onion. Add the grated cheese, eggs and season to taste. Mix all ingredients well.

Distribute a little (a tablespoon can be a fair measure) on each empanada lid and close by pressing with a fork so that they do not open. If you want, you can brush them with egg so that they brown. Lastly, bake them until the dough is golden brown.

Soya and pumpkin pie

This is one of the  most original soy recipes. It is a very good option for filling cakes. In addition, it represents an excellent alternative to chard or zucchini. In this case you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion
• 1 red or green bell pepper
• half pumpkin
• 2 cups of soybeans boiled and crushed
• salt and ginger
• a pie crust (bought or homemade made by you)

Elaboration:

First, sauté the thinly sliced ​​onion with the oil, then add the bell pepper and diced pumpkin. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the processed soybeans. Season and mix well. Use this paste as a filling for the cake. If you don’t want to use pumpkin, you can switch to eggplants, for example.

Recipes with soy to make Wok with yamaní rice

This recipe is very colorful and above all, with a lot of flavor. You can make it with or without chicken, depending on your preferences. It is an excellent option to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and that of your family.

Ingredients:

• 4 carrots
• 4 zucchinis
• 3 leeks
• 3 aubergines
• 200 grams of almonds
• 400 grams of yamaní rice
• half a cup of bean sprouts
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• Optional: 1 kg of chicken

Elaboration:

First, cut all the vegetables into thin slices (do not remove the skins from the eggplants). In addition, boil the brown rice or yamaní with plenty of water and a little salt. If you make the recipe with chicken, cut it into strips and sauté it in the wok with olive oil. If not, pass this point and directly do it with the vegetables.

Stir constantly. Add the soy sauce and then the sprouts. Leave one more minute and remove from heat. Serve the cooked rice and pour the stir fry on top. Lastly, the almonds. If you want, you can add more soy sauce, to taste.

Soy soufflé

Soufflés are always dazzling for their consistency, it seems like biting into a piece of cloud. Go ahead and prepare this wonderful recipe with soy and leave your family and your guests with their mouths open.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked and processed soybeans
• 1 onion
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Elaboration:

Beat the yolks and add the soybean paste, the finely chopped onion and the parsley. Season to taste and add the whites beaten to snow. Pour into a previously greased mold and bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Which of these soy recipes are you planning to make this week? They are one richer than the other and all provide a great variety of nutrients. Sign them up for your weekly menu, you won’t regret it!