I want to incorporate some vegan meals in my diet. I'm not a vegan, but want to start eating less meat and dairy to lower my cholesterol. I do a bit of strength training, so would like to still get sufficient protein.
I regularly do curry in my large crockpot using chicken because it is an easy meal prep for 2 weeks of lunches. How does tofu do in a crock pot?
I'm also looking at some vegan chili recipes for the crock pot, and again, thinking about throwing some tofu in to increase the protein.
I lean towards tofu as a complete protein source. Though to be honest, I'm kind of ignorant about vegan sources of complete protein, so maybe others have better recommendations.
Somewhere online I read that tofu might break down in a crock pot? Is this true? I might be okay with this because the other potatoes, beans, veggies etc should be enough texture. Unless it turns super gross?
For me tofu, TVP, beans or lentils are great to add to any meal and i just switch it up based on what i have on hand and i like it. If you take extra firm tofu it will not break down much from anything.