Tofu substitution

[SmittyDee]

With other health issues I have, I cannot have tofu. What is a good kidney friendly substitution in recipes that call for tofu?

[Lauren Budd Levy MS, RDN, CSR, FNKF]

Thanks for your comment. It really depends on what dish you are looking to make.

For generic recipes good substitutions for tofu can include; chickpeas (lower in potassium and phosphorus), lentils, white beans (or any other beans), green peas, tempeh (if you are able to eat soy products)

For Example;
-Asian style recipes; you can switch out tofu for peas, chickpeas or snow pea pods in a stir fry recipe.
-For a marinated tofu recipe you could consider making a black bean and oat burger patty.

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