Plant-Based Picnic with Nature's Soy
After a long winter, the weather is finally getting warmer, and summer is right around the corner! Secure a spot in the park, backyard, by the lake or at your favorite spot! With a picnic blanket, a few of your favorite foods, you can have a picnic with your friends to enjoy the beautiful weather during the season. Step out outside to enjoy the sunshine and breath the fresh air with these perfect vegan picnic recipes! If you are looking for vegan picnic ideas, then you're in the right place. From sandwiches, bubble milk tea, to salads, and more, we've got all the tasty food covered in this month's blog. Let’s look at those easy picnic recipes you can make at home.
1. Vegan Spam sandwich
If you love spam in sandwiches, you will love this recipe. This vegan spam sandwich recipe gives you an alternative option if you are vegan. By seasoning the tofu, it will taste like meat and is a great replacement to real spam & healthier too! It can be enjoyed as is or paired with bread to create your favorite sandwich!
INGREDIENTS
½ package Nature’s Soy Firm Tofu, sliced thin
1 piece of Lettuce
2 pieces of Bread
Vegan Mayonnaise if desired
SEASONING
1 Teaspoon Five Spice Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
½ Teaspoon salt
½ Teaspoon Soy Sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Season the sliced tofu for 15 mins in the seasonings listed
Step 2: Air fry the seasoned tofu slices for 15 mins on 375 F
Step 3: Place the vegan spam on bread and add lettuce, mayo & enjoy!
2.Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea
A picnic can’t go without a delightful drink! Make a pitcher of this non-dairy version of Boba Milk Tea and take it with you to enjoy on your next picnic. Nature’s Soy Black Tea Soymilk is rich in flavor and perfect for making your own brown sugar boba milk tea.
INGREDIENTS
1 carton of Nature’s Soy Black Tea Soymilk
Sugar or another Sweetener
Tapioca Pearls
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: In a large pot, boil the water. Add tapioca pearls in the boiling water and stir constantly to prevent pears from sticking.
Step 2: Continue to simmer for 20 minutes uncovered. Remove the pot from the stove, cover with lid and let rest for another 20 minutes.
Step 3: Strain the boba and put in the cold water. Strain the cold water and add some sugar or other sweetener to the pearls and stir for about 3 minutes
Step 4: Pour a glass of Nature’s Soy Black Tea Soymilk and add the pearls. Now your delightful ‘Boba Milk Tea’ is ready to enjoy!
3. Japanese Tofu Salad
This easy Japanese Style Tofu Salad is a refreshing salad with lettuce, tofu, cherry tomatoes. You do not need to cook the tofu, as we want to leave the moisture and let it absorb the mild Japanese-style sauce. The Japanese sauce we chose provides you with a refreshing taste. It is super easy to make and goes well with everything. It's a no-brainer for the warmer days. So make a big batch!
INGREDIENTS
1 Package of Nature’s Soy Firm Tofu, pat dry and cut into small chunks
1 bag of Spring Mix Lettuce
5 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
Your Favorite Japanese Style Sauce
Sesame Seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
Toss tofu cubes, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and the Japanese style sauce of your choice in a salad bowl.
Top with sesame seeds and enjoy.
4. Five Spice Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are a healthier alternative to egg rolls. The spring roll recipe uses Nature’s Soy Five Spice Flavored Tofu instead of meat. Our Five Spice Flavored Tofu is made from our Extra Firm Tofu and following a traditional production process. The recipe for spring roll is always versatile and it is easy to adapt to any ingredients that you have on hand.
The recipe for spring roll is always versatile and it is easy to adapt to any ingredients that you have on hand.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Package of Nature’s Soy Five Spice Flavored sliced thin Tofu.
1 Package of Rice Paper Spring Roll Wraps
1 Carrot
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Cucumber
¼ Head of Purple Cabbage
1 Cup of Arugula
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Start by slicing Nature Soy’s Five Spice Flavored Tofu into 1\2 inch strips.
Step 2: Cut carrot, red bell pepper and cucumber into thin slices.
Step 3: Roughly chop the purple cabbage into smaller pieces.
Step 4: Follow the packaging instructions on the rice paper spring roll wraps and assemble wraps.
Step 5: Start by placing three strips of the tofu in the middle of the rice paper wrap followed by pepper, cucumber, carrot, and cabbage.
Step 6: Add a sprinkle of arugula and fold wraps.
Step 7: Start by folding the two sides of the wrap inward then fold the bottom of the wrap up and continue to roll.
Step 8: Continue assembling wraps until all ingredients are used.
Isn’t it simple to prepare a picnic? The recipes we shared in this month’s blog are easy to make and can be enjoyed at any time. We are looking forward to seeing your creative picnic recipes! Share your photos on social media and tag us @naturessoy!
We truly hope Nature’s Soy products can help you save time and make your picnic more delightful.
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