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Soya Chunks - Protein heaven!

ravihira1892
ravihira1892 Posts: 149 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Just purchased a kilo of Soya chunks & wanted to know if anyone has made any yummy quick recipes with these soya chunks?

Seems like a good source of protein for us vegetarians :).

Nutrela - High Protein Soy chunks
Nutrional Information
Approximate composition per 100g
Energy value 336 k cal
Protein 54.2 g
Fat 0.4 g
Carbohydrate 28.9 g
Calcium 533 mg
Iron 21.2 mg

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  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    Not if you have thyroid issues.
  • RunChinni
    RunChinni Posts: 149 Member
    As a vegetarian, I rely on these a lot. I just soak them in hot water, squeeze out the water and put them as toppings in whatever I eat, especially soups like chilli and salads. You can also marinade them for a bit in salt, paprika and light toast them.
  • RunChinni
    RunChinni Posts: 149 Member
    I am guessing you are Indian. Just google for soy chunk recipes, there's a ton on the Internet. There's curries and biryanis and what not that have these as the main ingredient :-)
  • wilkyway
    wilkyway Posts: 151
    I absolutely love em! The macros are amazing!!!
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    Stir-fry with lots of veggies.
  • sportyskylar
    sportyskylar Posts: 149
    Just purchased a kilo of Soya chunks & wanted to know if anyone has made any yummy quick recipes with these soya chunks?

    Seems like a good source of protein for us vegetarians :).

    Nutrela - High Protein Soy chunks
    Nutrional Information
    Approximate composition per 100g
    Energy value 336 k cal
    Protein 54.2 g
    Fat 0.4 g
    Carbohydrate 28.9 g
    Calcium 533 mg
    Iron 21.2 mg

    soy-chunks-375x500.jpg

    protein heaven indeed
  • wilkyway
    wilkyway Posts: 151
    Breakfast cereal!

    ----> Soak your portion overnight (water, milk,whatever)

    Next morning I add more liquid and gently heat it on the stove. It's like a superhigh protein porridge! Topp with whatever you desire :-)

    <3
  • ravihira1892
    ravihira1892 Posts: 149 Member
    I cant wait to try these recipes out !! making my mouth water already! never thought of it as a cereal though!

    Wilkyway - what other things have you come up with soya chunks?
  • wilkyway
    wilkyway Posts: 151
    I'm still experimenting! Next week i'm planning to make a high protein vegan chili! I'll post the recipe on my blog...or might even on here! I really need to figure out how to post pics -.- Do u NEED a photobucket account to do so? I need a really simple step by step manual haha...

    I've also thought of making ''meat''balls! Or any kind of patty...

    Will deffo have to try soaking em in marinade...
  • ravihira1892
    ravihira1892 Posts: 149 Member
    are they quite filling? because a 100g doesn't seem like alot even though its 388 cals!

    Ive sent you a private message by the way!

    Marinate them in chilli mmm, great for snacks & toppings which i never thought of!


    Just found a website with quick easy recipes with Soya Chunks!

    http://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-using-soya-chunks-619?pageindex=1
  • wilkyway
    wilkyway Posts: 151
    They gain volume, once you soak em. so yeeeeeesss they are really filling, thats why like 30-40g dry is enough (for me)!
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Interesting topic. I just looked at their macros, waw, high in protein. I'd eventually take 150 grams of those, with vegies, sounds great. Try to fry some mushrooms, and red pepper.
    Also for a post workoutt meals, sounds to be the perfect one. :)

    Lets us know how you dealt with them
  • ankk09
    ankk09 Posts: 1
    Soya chunks has a lot of estrogen, unless you want moobs (male boobs) do not over eat. I am vegetarian myself and keep looking for good source of proteins. Try kidney beans, chole, daal etc.
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