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runawayslinky@hotmail.comTofu Sour CreamIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 10.5-ounce package of lite silken tofu(firm), crumbled
1 Tablespoon canola or olive oil
4 to 5 teaspoons lemon juice(fresh is best)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sweetener(any you want)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:Place all ingredients in a food processor(with metal blade) or blender. Process several minutes, until very creamy and smooth. Make sure you process it for a few minutes to ensure the creamy texture. Refrigerate. Serve over Mexican dishes and baked potatos. ONLY 2 GRAMS OF FAT! It stays fresh for approx. 5 days.
Per 2 Tablespoons: Calories: 27, Protein: 2 gm, Carbohydrates: 1 gm, Fat: 2 gm.
Serves: 1 1/4 cups
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Matt - love the email name
But about the *only* 2g of fat - you're still talking about 18 of the 27 calories being fat, which is over 66%!!! But...if you replace the canola oil with broth of some kind, THEN you're talking low fat!
Archived comment by: a.
Broth would water it down. The oil adds body to it since it is a dairyless product and the end result is meant to be creamy, not runny. Just remember, vegetable fats are good for you (in moderation of course - stay away from hydrogenated oils and tropical oils like coconut and palm). A vegan who doesn't eat a well-balanced diet including nuts, seeds, olives, avocadoes and other foods containing natural oil can benefit from some oil in salad dressings, sauces, etc. Remember, you aren't getting fat from dairy (as lacto-ovos would) or meat (as omnivores would). A lack of quality fat in the diet results in dry skin and dull hair. Most of us know what too much can do; many don't realize you aren't supposed to cut it out totally, just reduce it and that vegetable-based fats are best over animal fats.
Archived comment by: l
Oh that delectable,sapid tofu sour cream was absolutely marvelous. Thank you for that wonderful recipe!!!!
Archived comment by: angela
Yeah, let's not be scared of good fats--like the kind found in this recipe. Before, maybe a year ago, I got almost no fat, trying to go crazy with the 90s way of thinking--Avoid fats as much as possible. I was nearly anorexic, had dry, brittle hair, and EXTREMELY dry skin that was cracked, dull, and red everywhere that was disgusting to look at. After introducing healthy fats into my diet--lots--from flaxseed, olive oil, canola oil, olives, tofu, nuts, etc, I now have soft, supple skin and strong, thick, shiny, healthy hair. Dont do what I did and get caught in the 90s--don't shun ALL fats!!
Archived comment by: vegancherrypie
This is the best tofu sour cream recipe I've ever tried and I've tried a few. I think this is better than Tofutti sour cream and I really like Tofutti.
Archived comment by: tT
Oh my word, this was so fabulous! My husband(also vegan) doesn't even like sour cream, but LOVED this! This puts Tofutti to shame.
Archived comment by: ashleyrae
Thank you for the recipe, I can't always have tofutti around and this is a great replacement.
Archived comment by: meaganjt
Mmmm... I'm so glad to find something yummy to put on my pierogies! The only alteration I made was to blend some garlic in as well.
Archived comment by: volacious.r
volacious.r -- where do you find vegan pierogies? or do you make your own?
Archived comment by: notnas17
I know Safeway has their own brand of vegan perogies. (The potato and onion ones.) Aside from that, I haven't found another brand. Many of the potato & onion or sauerkraut perogies I've seen have egg white in the dough. You can always make your own, though I must say, that's an endeavour I've failed in too many times.
Archived comment by: jade
The ones I have are the No Name brand from Superstore.
Archived comment by: volacious.r
I made this recently to replace the regular dairy sour cream in a spinach dip recipe--worked fabulously!! Just in case anyones interested, here are the ingredients for the dip: 1 recipe tofu sour cream, 1 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1 pkg Fantastic Foods vegetable dip mix, 1 5 oz can chopped water chestnuts, 1 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, 3 chopped green onions, and crusty bread for dipping.
Archived comment by: willwolf
safe way brand of perogies are NOT vegeterian they have stearoyl lactylate. mineral from animal
Archived comment by: penegnitos
