Our very best tofu recipes - 31 recipes
Are you looking for flavorful tofu recipes? Tofu is an extremely versatile ingredient that can be used in a number of ways. Make tofu savory with veggie burgers or make it sweet with a vegan dessert. Whether you are a carnivore or herbivore you can find a wide selection of tofu dishes perfect for any day of the week!
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Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!
INGREDIENTS
- Peanuts
- Carrot
- Mango
- Rocket
- 2 limes
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Red onion, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
METHOD
- Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
- Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
- Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
- Enjoy!
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Apple berry Tofu
By lytle.alli
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Line baking sheet with parchment paper Cut and core 2 apples Cut apple into chunks a...
- 2 apples
- 1/2 c - 1 c blueberries
- 6 oz tofu
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CALIFORNIA ROLLS
By chanel.sk
Combine rice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil
- 5 cups rice, cooked
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 pkg Nori seaweedsheets
- 3 carrots, julianne
- 3 celery sticks, julianne
- 3 avocados, julianne
- 1 red bell pepper, julianne
- 6 green onions, julianne
- 1 pkg tofu, fried and julianne
- Soy sauce, to serve
- Wasabi, to serve
ASIAN STEW
By chanel.sk
This is a thai version of a vegetable soup
- 1 pkg tofu, fried and cubed in curry seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 banana pepper
- 2 thai chilies
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1/4 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 8 mushrooms, diced
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 2 tbsp vegetable bullion
- 1 tbsp red thai curry paste
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced for garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice
Tofu Mutter
By chanel.sk
This is a mild Indian dish that is smooth and creamy
- 1 pkg extra firm Indian tofu, cubed
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 md can tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine
- 1/4 cup mango vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pkg sweet peas
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Tofu Oyster Sauce
By CartoCreative, CartoCreative
Cut tofu into 2cm cubes. Fry the tofu in oil on both sides until golden brown
- 5 slices Tofu (extra firm, 2cm thick slices)
- 5 Scallions/spring onions/green onions (cut finger-size,
- separate white and green sections)
- 1 tsp Oyster Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
MABO DON
By ivlnoonan
Mix together soy, cornstarch and some sesame oil, set aside
- 2 cloves Garlic_ minced
- 1 teas. Chili flakes
- dash Ginger_ minced
- ¼ lb. Ground beef
- 3 Green onions_ chopped
- Tofu_diced
- 3 tbs. Soy sauce
- ¾ C. Water
- 1 ½ teas. Cornstarch
Crispy BBQ Tofu
By CartoCreative, CartoCreative
Extra-firm tofu is a versatile plant-based protein and comes out wonderfully crispy in this BBQ recipe
- 1 pkg (16 ounces) extra firm tofu (drain water)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp scallions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Chive Breakfast Tofu
By chanel.sk
This is a smoky breakfast scramble that is very simple to make
- 1 cup chives, chopped
- 2 pkg extra firm Indian tofu, crumbled
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 2 mushroom bullions, crumbled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Tofu Yassa
By Marion , blog Socca
Drain tofu and cut into cubes
- 4-5 oz firm tofu Nature
- 1 lime
- ½ onion
- 2 tsp mustard shave
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 dried chili "cayenne"
- 1 small tomato
- chopped fresh cilantro, or coriander powder in a pinch
- Rice or quinoa
Tofu and potatoes
By Joëlle Lemire
I dissolve the salt with lemon juice
- 4 lbs potatoes (red, yellow, Idaho or Russett)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- Marinated tofu flavored cheese curds:
- 16 oz tofu extra firm
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 tsp salt
- Poutine sauce:
- 2 cups defatted beef, chicken or faux chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tsp tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika (good quality)
- Optional:
- 1 1/2 cup green peas, cooked
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Dragon Satay
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 chicken thigh mushrooms
- 2 carrots
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 2 teaspoon of olive oil
- 2 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 1 bag of rice noodles
- 1 teaspoon soya sauce
- 1 can lentils
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 package of Om Um Gon
- 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce
- 1 bag fried tofu
- 1 bag bean sprouts
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Sukiyaki
- 1/2 lb. beef, sliced thinly
- 1/2 lb. tofu (regular or firm)
- 8 pieces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 Chinese cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 scallions, sliced thinly
- 1 small carrot, sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup Japanese Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp sake
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 package glass noodles, soaked accdg. to package directions
- raw egg for dipping
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TOFURKEY
- 2 blocks extra firm Indian tofu, crumbled
- 1/2 tbsp sage
- 1 tbsp vegetable bullion
- 1 tsp rosemary, ground
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/4 tsp mace
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- MARINADE
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegan margarine, melted
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp red wine
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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Spicy lentils and smoked tofu
- 8 oz yellow lentil
- 2 carrots
- 1 potato
- 1 stalk of celery
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon aniseed
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 2 tablespoon Indian curry
- 3 kafir leaves
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 oz smoked tofu
- Salt and pepper
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Tofu with Mushroom in Sesame Sauce
- 3-4 oz extra firm tofu, drained
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons black beans
- 1/2 a red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 3 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
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KOREAN GIMBOP
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1 pkg fried tofu, julianne
- 1 pkg burdock root, julianne (optional)
- 1 bag spinach, flash fried in garlic oil
- 2 carrots, julianne
- 1 pkg yellow pickled radish, julianne (dikon radish)
- 1 red pepper, julianne
- 1 pkg Nori seaweed in sheets
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Tofu and Chard Stuffed Pasta
- 8 oz cups (stuffed pasta)
- Chard
- 1 block of firm tofu
- 1 handful of fresh sea lettuce
- 2 tablespoons lemon
- salt, pepper, nutmeg
- sesame seeds
- olive oil
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Potato Red Onion Tortilla Pie
- 5 red potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 sweet onion, sliced thin
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1 pkg extra firm Indian tofu, cubed
- 1 sm pkg cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 mushroom bullion cube, broken up
- 2 cups old cheddar, shredded
- 1 lg log goat cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Tortillas
- Salsa
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Tofu tart with arugula
- puff pastry
- 5 cups arugula
- 12 oz fresh tofu
- parmesan
- Gruyère
- 1 ball of mozzarella in its liquid
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
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Vegetable Burgers
- 1/2 block silk tofu
- 1 cup wheat gluten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup walnuts, ground
- 1/2 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 mushrooms, diced
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 6 onion buns, toasted
- 6 cheese slices
- 1/2 sweet onion, sliced and caramelized
- 1 tomato, sliced
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Vegan Club Sandwich
- 2 blocks tofu, sliced into 6 blocks each
- Sourdough bread
- Lettuce
- Tomato, slices
- 6 slices of vegan soy cheddar cheese
- Nayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- CHICK'N
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp garlic, powder
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- BACON
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp red wine
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tsp club house hickory bbq spice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup Captin Morgan Rum
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Thai Salad
- 1 pkg extra firm Indian tofu, cubed
- Mixed greens
- MARINADE
- 3 tbsp Braggs Aminos
- 3 tbsp Thai green curry paste
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- DRESSING
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
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