f o o d m a r k e t Eat... Live... Buy... Local Serving Our Community at the NISKAYUNA CO-OP MARKET Your Source for Fantastic Locally Produced Foods For over 70 Years PRODUCTS Tofurky products are vegan, non GMO, and are a delicious, healthy alternative to meat products. We carry deli slices, pockets, pot pies and Tofurky roast while supplies last. “Since our founding in 1980 Turtle Island Foods has strived to create delicious, nutritious, vegan soy meat alternatives that are lightly processed using traditional methods. Our goal is to produce the best tasting and textured vegan soy foods possible using healthy, high quality ingredients. For soy proteins we rely on products like and , which we believe are more wholesome, better textured and more environmentally friendly than high tech, hexane-extracted soy powders, isolates and concentrates.”-Tofurky, Turtle Island Foods. GARDEN LITES “Our mission is to transform freshly picked vegetables into surprisingly delicious foods. It means we always start with veggies, making them the fi rst ingredient in all of our products. So please take a moment and enjoy how delicious vegetables can taste.”- Garden Lites. Try their delicious Broccoli Souffl é, Roasted Vegetable Souffl é, Zucchini, and Cheddar Start your Broccoli Bake from our Frozen Foods section. Healthy Living Now The holiday season is behind LIGHT LIFE SMART us and the meals we all enjoyed DOGS have left their mark. At the These veggie protein links not only taste good but are good for you! The Lightlife Smart Dogs® offer up the entire plump, juicy Niskayuna Co-op we have great fl avor you love, without the meat. “In 1985 Tofu Pups was launched, products to help you eat right a healthier, veggie alternative to the good ol’ American hot dog. And thus, Lightlife was born and the seeds of a veggie revolution and get healthy. Stop in today were planted. For years, we continued our mission to provide quality vegetarian and vegan foods prepared in the healthiest and and take the first step toward sustainable manner. Written on our meeting room wall at Lightlife keeping those New Year’s headquarters in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, is our brand mission: We’re in this business because we care about the food that people eat and the Earth on which we live, resolutions. and we go to great lengths to ensure our customers get the very best.”- Light Life. We have an abundant selection of whole grain cereals DR. PRAEGER’S SENSIBLE FOODS Veggie burgers have become a tasty and healthy option and granolas from Bob’s Red for those looking for an alternative to the beef burger. Mill, Gatherer’s Granola and We carry a variety of Dr. Praeger’s Veggie burgers in our Frozen Foods section. “Dear valued Customer: I believe Mu Mu Muesli. Fresh and frozen that being healthy is a combination of genetics and a fruits as well as vegan and non- balanced lifestyle, including exercise and eating sensibly. As a cardiac Surgeon, I am concerned that my patients maintain sensible diet habits as part of their yogurt alternatives from ongoing care. Working with family of a former patient in the food business, I set out to create great foods that are both low in cholesterol and saturated fats, and are free of preservatives and artifi cial Chia Pod and Almond Dream ingredients. The result is Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, designed to contain only the fi nest ingredients, will help start your morning on prepared under strict kosher supervision. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods is the perfect combination of taste and convenience, for a health conscious lifestyle. Enjoy!!”- Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Food. a healthy note. Substitute milk in your cereal with rice, soy, almond or quinoa milk found in our Grocery Department. We Do More At Need a healthy and delicious lunch option? Global Village Cuisine vegan, dairy, soy and nut free meals can be found in

our deli grab-n-go case and are Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy Tofu

a great healthy lunch choice. Ingredients: • 1-2 Tbsp brown sugar, agave or honey if not vegan (depending on preferred Visit our produce department Spring Rolls sweetness) and find meat free Tofurky • 1/2 cup each julienned carrots, red • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice pepper & cucumber • 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce deli slices and Go Veggie • 1 bunch fresh cilantro • Hot water to thin • 1 bunch fresh mint alternative, lactose free cheeses • 4 ounces vermicelli or rice noodles Crispy Tofu (the thinner the better) • 8 ounces extra fi rm tofu, drained and for delicious and healthy • 8-10 Rice Spring Roll Papers thoroughly dried/pressed sandwich ingredients. Aqua Vi • 4 Tbsp sesame oil, divided Almond Butter Dipping Sauce • 3 Tbsp cornstarch tea Kombucha, a raw sparkling • 1/3 cup salted creamy almond butter • 2.5 Tbsp almond butter dipping sauce • 1 Tbsp reduced sodium • 1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce pro-biotic, is a great way to stay (GF if gluten free) • 1 Tbsp brown sugar or agave nectar hydrated and is available in a Instructions: variety of flavors. Start by preparing rice noodles in boiling hot water for about 10 minutes (read instructions on package), then Our frozen department has drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cut pressed tofu into small rectangles. Toss in 3 Tbsp cornstarch and fl ash fry in ~3 Tbsp sesame oil, fl ipping on all sides to ensure even browning – a large assortment of great about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Prep veggies and prepare almond butter sauce by adding all sauce ingredients except water to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add enough hot water to thin healthy products for dinner until a pourable sauce is achieved. Adjust fl avors as needed (I often add a little more chili garlic sauce and brown and dessert. Beyond Meat is an sugar). To add more fl avor to the tofu, transfer ~2.5 Tbsp of the sauce to a small bowl and add an additional Tablespoon each of soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar (or agave) and whisk to combine. Add tofu back to innovative, 100% plant protein, the skillet over medium heat and add “sauce/glaze,” stirring to coat. Cook for several minutes or until all of the meat-free option for your dinner sauce is absorbed and the tofu looks glazed, stirring frequently (see photos). Set aside with prepared veggies and vermicelli noodles. To assemble spring rolls, pour very hot water into a shallow dish or skillet and immerse centerpiece. For dessert, Tofutti rice paper to soften for about 10-15 seconds. Transfer to a damp cutting board or damp towel and gently spread out edges into a circle. It may take a little practice, so don’t feel bad if your fi rst few attempts are a fail! To the Cuties tofu sand- bottom third of the wrapper add a small handful of vermicelli noodles and layer carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, wiches and Yours Truly Triple fresh herbs and 2-3 pieces of tofu on top. Gently fold over once, tuck in edges, and continue rolling until seam is sealed. Place seam-side down on a serving platter and cover with damp warm towel to keep fresh. Repeat until Chocolate Happiness tofu ice all fi llings are used up – about 8-10 spring rolls total. Serve with almond butter sauce and sriracha or hot sauce cream cones can satisfy your of choice. I like to mix mine and go dip happy. Leftovers store well individually wrapped in plastic wrap, though best when fresh. cravings. Eating healthy can be a real challenge and our staff is here to help you fulfill your The Delmar Sharpener – Chaz Martel Every Tuesday from 2-7 pm resolution. Sharpened While You Shop for a Small Fee Have your Knives and Scissors Sharpened by an Expert Cutler.

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