Alright, it’s time for me to finally make a post in honor of my new fave protein, and to explain to you why Pumfu is the best vegan protein source around.
As you know, I gave up cooking tofu about 6 months ago, and only eat it now while I’m at restaurants. Yes, I did just post a tofu recipe, but it was one I forgot to post last year and found while cleaning up this blog. That happens. I’ve been looking for healthier, soy-free sources of vegan protein and my dear Ayurvedic guru Emily told me about Pumfu: the best vegan protein source around! Ever since trying it last fall on my most popular recipe on this blog, I can’t get enough of it, and that’s a problem as it can be kinda hard to find.
So I’ll start there: how to find Pumfu! If you’re lucky enough to live in the Mountain West, you can get it at any Whole Foods location. If you’re in Texas, you’ll need to go to HEB, and if you live in a city with a Natural Grocers nearby, look there. If you have one of these stores near you, I strongly urge you to pick up some to see why Pumfu is the best vegan protein available!
Why is it the best? Well, Pumfu is made of filtered water and organic pumpkin seeds. YEP, THAT’S IT. Two natural ingredients. No filler, no junk. Just water and pumpkin seeds. How incredible is that??? Even meat eaters can get into that. What else? It has 17 grams of protein per serving. SEVENTEEN GRAMS! THAT is why Pumfu is the best vegan protein source on the market.
No, this is not sponsored. I just love sharing things I find that are healthy and good for you!
Please note that a serving size for Pumfu is half the packet, and in my recipe below, I say that it is for 4 servings. That’s because I put Pumfu with things: tacos, stir fries, on sandwiches, etc. I don’t eat it on its own, but I could. So please adjust how much you need based on what you’re serving to go with it. I could easily eat half the package with a side of steamed veggies or a small baked potato. So, serve it based on what’s best for you.
As with most vegans who don’t eat overly processed foods (or powders for that matter), protein is the hardest substance for me to get in my regular diet. I do pretty well with the amount of quinoa, beans, broccoli, oats, nuts, and other grains that I eat, but it’s not enough based on what most fitness and health experts say. So, I’ve been really excited since finding out about Pumfu. One of the reasons I’m sharing this recipe and post today is selfish: I want that company to succeed, because I want to make sure I can continue to partake in it!
Why did I switch from tofu to pumfu? Well, lots of reasons, but mostly to try to beat inflammation. I wrote about that here and here, but essentially there’s a lot of research that soy is not good to eat if you suffer from endo pain, among many other auto-immune disorders, and I really wanted to take my health into my own hands. I gave up soy along with so many other foods, and have been looking at what to add to my diet as a replacement. So I was thrilled when learning about Pumfu, and am absolutely convinced that Pumfu is the best vegan protein.
I encourage you to give it a try, whether you also suffer from inflammation or not. And please, let me know what you think.
Peace and love,
Jen
That’s why Pumfu is the Best Vegan Protein! Give it a Try:
Pumfu is the Best Vegan Protein
Ingredients
- 8 ounce pumfu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice the Pumfu into 1" cubes.
- Heat up a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the Pumfu, placing into the oil and then immediately turning to the other side, so both sides are covered in olive oil.
- Sprinkle the garlic and onion powders on top, then top with a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes over medium heat, careful not to burn, then turn and cook a final 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and enjoy!