APRIL IS EARTH MONTH

WHAT BETTER WAY
TO CELEBRATE THAN
TO TAKE ACTION

GOING PLANT-BASED CAN REDUCE
A PERSON’S CARBON FOOTPRINT
BY UP TO 73%

Source: Vegconomist, 2019

Celebrate Earth Month with Tofu

Nasoya and the Culinary Institute of America joined forces to host a Student Innovation Challenge where finalists faced off against the clock to prepare their original recipe featuring simple plant-based protein: TOFU!

Tofu is extremely versatile, and its texture and subtle flavor serves as the perfect canvas to experiment and expand culinary horizons. Get inspired to lead a more sustainable lifestyle with these delicious recipes you can try all month long!

Fun Fact: A plant-based diet can reduce water consumption by up to 50 percent. Source: VegNews, 2022

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FIRST PLACE WINNER!

FRIED TOFU MANDOO WITH TOFU SOYMILK SAUCE

Delicate, bite-sized kale and cabbage “dumplings” filled with delicious tofu, Plantspired plant-based steak, glass noodles, and veggies. Served alongside crispy tofu chips and pickled cherry tomatoes in creamy tofu soymilk sauce.

SECOND PLACE WINNER!

TOMATO MAPO TOFU PASTA

Tofu is braised in a rich Sichuan sauce and served with pasta noodles, crispy fried shallots, and grilled vegetables.

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THIRD PLACE WINNER!

TOFU FLAN STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH A COCONUT CRÈME TOPPING

Tofu serves as a creamy base to make a sweet coconut crème topping and coating for sourdough flan French toast.

Changing the world one bite at a time.

Students have two hours to pit their culinary skills against one another to create a delicious and innovative dish using tofu. The different types range from super firm, extra-firm, firm, and silken – each with varying textures and applications! From sweet to savory and smooth to crispy, the possibilities are endless.

MEET THE OTHER FINALISTS

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RUNNER UP

SPICY TOFU, MUSHROOM TEMPURA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Spicy Silken Tofu served over sushi rice, crispy mushroom tempura, and a refreshing cucumber salad.

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RUNNER UP

SPICY VEGAN FRENCH MACARONS

Savory macarons stuffed with a whipped tofu filling and sauteed garlic, ginger, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and crumbled tofu.

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RUNNER UP

Tofu Somtam

Crispy tofu served over a light, fresh, and colorful salad that embodies the flavors of Thailand.

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RUNNER UP

SALSA ROJA TOFU TAMALES

Extra Firm tofu is coated in a savory salsa Roja Chile sauce and stuffed in a corn masa and steamed to perfection.

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RUNNER UP

TOFU CHIPS

Extra firm tofu is thinly sliced, deep fried, and tossed in three different sauces: Korean-inspired spicy gochujang, avocado, honey garlic soy.

2023 Nasoya Student Innovation Challenge

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PLANT-BASED
PROTEIN FOR LIFE

Tofu is made with simple ingredients and is an excellent source of plant protein to keep your body healthy and satisfied. Make tofu your next go-to kitchen staple!