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Tofu Recipes

Easy recipes that feature tofu as the main ingredient.

Sweet and Spicy Tofu Nuggets

These little tofu nuggets are baked in a sweet and spicy sauce for a delectable dish. If you like baked tofu or barbecue tofu, try this easy sweet and spicy baked tofu recipe.

Pineapple Soy Glazed Tofu Recipe

A sweet glazed tofu with pineapple and just a hint of salty soy sauce. You may want to double the sauce ingredients and add some noodles, or serve this sweet glazed tofu dish over rice. The kids will devour this delicious glazed tofu.

Vegetarian Orange Glazed Tofu

Easy vegetarian tofu recipe with an orange glaze; similar to an orange glazed chicken you might find at a Chinese restaurant. A sweet, spicy and tangy orange-glazed tofu. Toss in some veggies and serve over rice to make it a full vegetarian meal.

Vegetarian Tofu "Fish" Sticks

Make fishy-flavored vegetarian "fish sticks" using tofu and seaweed flakes. These easy baked or fried tofu mock-fish sticks are low in fat if you bake them, and will be a hit with the kids. Serve with a vegan tartar sauce, ketchup, or even ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.

Lemon Baked Tofu Recipe

If you like lemon chicken, try this vegetarian recipe for lemon baked tofu. Baking tofu is a simple way to prepare a perfect tofu every time. This lemon baked tofu is simply delish, so you may want to make a double batch!

Old Bay Tofu "Fish" Cakes

These vegetarian tofu cakes are spiced with Old Bay to make a mock fish patty. Serve with a tartar sauce or a cocktail sauce.

Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger

Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger - a simple recipe for an easy Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan stir-fry with vegetables and tofu in a light ginger sauce.

Basic Vegan Quiche with Soy Cheese Recipe

Basic Vegan Quiche with Soy Cheese Recipe. Start with this basic recipe and add your favorite spices, vegetables or mock meats, or make it just like it is. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Easy Artichoke and Tofu Pasta Recipe

Easy Artichoke and Tofu Pasta Recipe - Easy Vegan Pasta Recipe - Vegetarian Italian Food Dish

Quick and Easy Garlic Miso Soup Recipe

Quick and Easy Garlic Miso Soup Recipe

Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger

Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger - a simple recipe for an easy Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan stir-fry with vegetables and tofu in a light ginger sauce.

Barbecue Tofu Salad

Inspired by the all-American flavors of barbecue, this is a simple summery side salad recipe with tofu, corn and bell pepper in a barbecue sauce-based dressing.

Fried Tofu Fingers

Fried Tofu Fingers

Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

A simple marinated and grilled tofu recipe for outdoor barbecues.

Breaded Tofu Nuggets

Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing. This tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Chinese Five Spice Tofu Recipe

Chinese five spice is a unique taste that certainly isn't for everyone. If you have "undeveloped" Western taste-buds, you may want to cut the amount of five-spice required in half, or try a milder recipe for Chinese-style tofu. If, however, you want a genuine taste of Chinese cuisine in a vegetarian and vegan tofu recipe, try this recipe for Chinese five spice tofu.

Red Curry Tofu and Veggies

Red Curry Tofu and Veggies

Tofu with Steak Sauce and Onions

Tofu with Steak Sauce and Onions

Cornmeal Breaded Tofu Recipe

Cornmeal Breaded Tofu Recipe

Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is one of those simple foods that is just ridiculously delicious. This pairing of a cumin-spiced grilled tofu with chimichurri sauce is a barbecued meal that will have all the omnivores at your vegetarian barbecue sneaking a taste.

Vegetarian Tofu Cacciatore Recipe

Vegetarian Tofu Cacciatore Recipe

Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe

Crispy Fried Tofu is great on it's own or dipped in just about any kind of sauce. You can also use it in a vegetable stir-fry or noodle dish. This Chinese-inspired recipe is bothe vegetarian and vegan.

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Tofu Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Tofu Recipe

Thai Coconut Tofu Recipe

Thai Coconut Tofu Recipe

Potato and Green Onion Tofu Fritatta

Nutritional yeast provides a tangy flavor to this tofu-based vegan frittata. Similar to a quiche, this dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Try sprinkling some shredded cheese (dairy or soy) on top for even more flavor. One variation is to add some ground "beef" such as GimmeLean or SoyRizo to the potatoes while cooking.

Vegan Indian Palak "Paneer" (Spinach and Tofu)

Indian Palak "Paneer" (Spinach and Tofu)

Curried Walnut and Tofu Salad

Quick to make but full of flavor, this vegetarian and vegan salad recipe is full of tantalizing spices and textures. Serve on a bed of green lettuce.

Tofu with Steak Sauce and Onions

Tofu with Steak Sauce and Onions

Tofu and Artichoke Vegan Lasagna

This vegetarian and vegan lasagna recipe is dairy-free and cheeseless, so it has much less fat than a traditional lasagna, yet is full of the wonderful flavor of artichokes.

Tofu Oat Veggie Burgers

Tofu Oat Veggie Burgers

Tofu and Green Onion Veggie Burgers

These healthy tofu based veggie burgers receive an added nutritional boost from wheat germ. This veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegetarian TVP and Tofu Loaf

Vegetarian TVP and Tofu Loaf

Curried Tofu Scramble with Spinach

Curried Tofu Scramble with Spinach. This Indian-inspired tofu scramble recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Low-fat TVP and Tofu Enchiladas

Make easy low-fat and low-calorie meatless enchiladas with tofu and meaty TVP.

Vegan Greek Salad Recipe

Vegan Greek Salad Recipe

Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe

Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe

Crock Pot Barbecue Tofu Recipe

Crock Pot Barbeque Tofu Recipe

Vegan Tofu "Egg" Salad Recipe

With tablespoon of mustard to give it a yellowish hue, this recipe really looks and tastes like egg salad. Serve on bread with lettuce for a vegan "egg" salad sandwich. This tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Sesame Ginger Tofu Recipe

Sesame Ginger Tofu Recipe

Spicy Asian Salad with Tofu

Spicy Asian Salad with Tofu. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Tofu Manicotti Recipe

Don't tell them the filling in this manicotti recipe isn't ricotta and chances are they'll never even suspect that it's tofu! This manicotti recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu

Vegetarian Tofu Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Layered with crumbled tofu and plenty of spinach, this recipe for a vegan, cheeseless lasagna is hearty and flavorful. No cheese means this recipe is much lower in fat than other traditional lasagna recipes.

Tofu Scramble with Spinach

Tofu Scramble with Spinach

Basic Japanese Miso Soup with Silken Tofu

Basic Japanese Miso Soup recipe

Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe

This vegetarian chili recipe packs twice the protein punch with both beans and tofu. Chili is always a great idea to bring to a potluck, since it's easy to whip up a large batch.

Black Bean and Tofu Veggie Enchiladas - Vegan Enchilada Recipe

Black bean enchiladas, stuffed full of tofu and veggies, can be made in advance and frozen, so make plenty and set some aside for later.

Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables Recipe

If you've ever had a sweet and sour dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered how they made it, this recipe is for you! Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables is an easy to prepare recipe that will have your family thinking you picked up Chinese take-out!

Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Indian-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Peanuts

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Peanuts. This traditional Chinese soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Easy tofu and vegetable skewers recipe

Easy tofu and vegetable skewers recipe

Tandoori tofu recipe

Tofu marinates in tandoori spices and is grilled until crispy in this vegetarian grilled tofu recipe.

Tofu Sloppy Joes Recipe

Adults love sloppy joes just as much as kids do! This easy vegetarian recipe with tofu is a healthier version.

Tofu Veggie Burgers Recipe

Veggie burgers are so common these days you can find them in most grocery store freezers and restaurants. But why buy them when you can easily make your own? This easy recipe for vegetarian tofu veggie burgers is easy to make and great for an everyday lunch, dinner, picnic or potluck. Enjoy!

Tofu Scramble (Vegan)

Tofu scramble is a popular vegan breakfast dish similar to scrambled eggs.

Crockpot Vegan Lasagna with Tofu

Crockpot Vegan Lasagna with Tofu

Spicy Tofu Scramble Recipe

Tofu scramble is a quick, easy and healthy way to start the day. Feel free to add any extra veggies or spices that you happen to have on hand, as it really is hard to go wrong with tofu scramble.

Coconut and Tofu Curry Recipe

Although this vegetarian and vegan curry recipe isn't authentic to any ethnic cuisine per se, I find that the mild flavor really gets absorbed into the tofu and blends well with the rich coconut flavor. When served over rice, tofu curry makes for a great entree. If you're bored with the usual vegan recipes, or have some tofu on hand you need to use up, this easy dish is just right.

Vegetable Miso Soup with Tofu

Japanese miso soup recipe with vegetables and tofu. This miso soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Miso Baked Tofu

This tofu dish is healthy and flavorful with a unique taste.

Crispy Fried Tofu with Basil

Crispy Fried Tofu with Basil

Tofu Nuggets (Vegan)

Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.

Fresh herb marinade for tofu

A simple marinade for tofu made from plenty of fresh herbs. Marinate your tofu as long as you'd like - even overnight - and then grill it to perfection. Use bamboo skewers if you have them on hand.

Vegan Tofu Mango Lassi Recipe

Vegan Tofu Mango Lassi Recipe

Easy BBQ Tofu

Super easy baked barbeque-flavored tofu. You won't believe how easy and how yummy recipe is.

Vegetarian Ramen "Goulash" with Tofu

Vegetarian Ramen "Goulash" with Tofu

Tofu Stir-fry with Vegetables

Tofu and vegetables make for an incredibly healthy dinner, and this tofu stir-fry is just as delicious as it is good for you! This tofu stir-fry calls for shiitake mushrooms and snow peas for a healthy high-fiber vegetarian dinner.

Blackened grilled tofu recipe

Blackened grilled tofu recipe

Tofu entree and main dish recipes

Tofu entree and main dish recipes - Vegetarian tofu entree dinners

Baked and marinated tofu recipes

Baked and marinated tofu recipes

Easy tofu satay in coconut sauce

Easy tofu satay in coconut sauce

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