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?
I'll assume you're referring to firm tofu. I think it depends on how long you're cooking the curry for. I don't know how tofu would do when cooked for long, but hopefully someone here does.
Tofu is already cooked so maybe you can put it in a crock pot the last 10-20 mins? That way it'll heat up and still absorb the surrounding flavours.
As for complete proteins, soy in general is a complete protein, so tempeh and edamame should count.
If you look up the contents, you can also mix and match different veg in order to get a complete protein. Chillis, curries, and stews are perfect for this because you can add anything with a bunch of spices, simmer, and bam - delicious.
Also, silken tofu is incredibly versatile. You can blend it to get a creamy sauce or to make a chocolate mousse. Highly recommend.