{"id":1152,"date":"2025-03-23T21:08:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/03\/23\/the-1-79-trader-joes-find-so-good-i-buy-2-at-a-time\/"},"modified":"2025-03-23T21:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:08:53","slug":"the-1-79-trader-joes-find-so-good-i-buy-2-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/03\/23\/the-1-79-trader-joes-find-so-good-i-buy-2-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The $1.79 Trader Joe\u2019s Find So Good I Buy 2 at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/2jyFG7lAn4lBSBk6iJYdPjbJxaM=\/6000x4000\/Simply-Recipes-Trader-Joes-Tofu-LEAD-01-0b2ec74db5fd4f148ee43c787b421f9e.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"135\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"11\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1, 1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tofu is a staple in my diet. Though it\u2019s famously vegetarian, it shares qualities with chicken, not in taste but in convenience. It\u2019s high in protein, there are a ton of ways to cook it, and it can take on any flavor you put on it. That\u2019s why I always buy two or three packages of organic firm tofu when I shop at Trader Joe\u2019s.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Simply Recipes \/ Trader Joe&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tip text-passage\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Trader Joe\u2019s Organic Firm Tofu<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block text-passage\">\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $1.79 for a 16-ounce package<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why I Love It:<\/strong> I love the versatility and affordable price of the organic tofu at Trader Joe\u2019s. It\u2019s my go-to ingredient when I\u2019m craving a satisfying, protein-packed meal that\u2019s also vegetarian.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-why-i-love-trader-joes-organic-firm-tofu\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"> Why I Love Trader Joe\u2019s Organic Firm Tofu <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tofu has a mild flavor, so when someone tells me they don\u2019t like it, I always wonder if it\u2019s because they haven\u2019t had it prepared properly. Since this tofu is firm, it\u2019s perfect for making satisfyingly crispy tofu paired with a delicious sauce. And at only $1.79 for 16 ounces, TJ\u2019s tofu is significantly cheaper than some stores where it can cost upwards of $3 or even $4. The price is simply unbeatable.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-how-i-prepare-trader-joes-firm-tofu\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\"> How I Prepare Trader Joe&#8217;s Firm Tofu <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> As someone who cooks tofu regularly, I\u2019ve found a foolproof method for making crispy tofu. When I find a tofu recipe I like, I\u2019ll use this technique, then add the crispy tofu to the sauce I have simmering on the stove. This allows the sauce to stick to the tofu.\n<\/p>\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Drain the tofu, set it on a cutting board, and wrap the block of tofu with several layers of paper towels.<\/li>\n<li>Press for 30 minutes to remove excess water. I do this by placing a baking pan on top of the tofu and then a heavy pot on top of the pan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, spread out onto the prepared baking pan, and drizzle with oil.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tofu reaches your desired level of crispiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> I like making soy-ginger tofu or honey-Sriracha tofu served over a bed of rice and steamed vegetables. However, I\u2019ll also mix things up based on what I have on hand. This could mean using spring mix instead of steamed vegetables, pasta instead of rice, or adding avocado or cashews on top. To make things even easier, I recommend taking advantage of store-bought sauces, like Trader Joe\u2019s Soyaki, and instant rice. With a base of crispy tofu, you can\u2019t go wrong.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <sub><em>To learn more about our approach to product recommendations, see HERE.<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>#Trader #Joes #Find #Good #Buy #Time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tofu is a staple in my diet. Though it\u2019s famously vegetarian, it shares qualities with chicken, not in taste but in convenience. It\u2019s high in protein, there are a ton of ways to cook it, and it can take on any flavor you put on it. 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