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    You are here: Home / Roundups / 25+ Delicious Tofu Recipes

    LAST UPDATED: April 14, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 14, 2021

    25+ Delicious Tofu Recipes

    Collage of Tofu Recipes with Text Overlay Reading "25+ Delicious Tofu Recipes"

    These delicious tofu recipes will please just about any taste! Whether you're new to cooking with tofu or just looking for some new inspiration, check out this collection of over 25 dishes and you're guaranteed to find something you love.

    Collage of Tofu Recipes with Text Overlay Reading "25+ Delicious Tofu Recipes"

    It's no secret around here that I love tofu. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

    But not everyone feels the same, and this makes me sad. My theory is that most tofu haters simply haven't had tofu done right. Cooking with tofu isn't exactly intuitive, and it's really easy to mess up and end up with a terrible tasting dish if you're a tofu newbie.

    The solution is a good, solid recipe. Well good news: today I'm sharing over 25 of my favorite, easy, delicious tofu recipes.

    If you're completely new to tofu, I recommend reading through my post on everything you need to know about tofu, as well as my detailed tutorial on how to press tofu. Then come back here and try a recipe or two!

    Jump to:
    • Pan-Fried Tofu Recipes
    • Crumbled Tofu Recipes
    • Baked Tofu Recipes
    • Blended Tofu Recipes
    • Grilled Tofu Recipes
    • No-Cook Tofu Recipes

    Pan-Fried Tofu Recipes

    Pan-frying is a great go-to tofu cooking technique. You can pan-fry your tofu plain, using the method in this tutorial, or coat it in cornstarch for a crispy coating like you see in my General Tso's tofu.

    Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce

    Tofu Stir-Fry in a Skillet with Serving Spoon

    If you're looking for a go-to classic stir-fry, this is the recipe for you! With pan-fried tofu and veggies in a savory Chinese-inspired garlic sauce, this dish is both loaded with flavor and easy to make!

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    Vegan Po' Boy Sandwiches

    Overhead View of Two Halves of a Vegan 'Po Boy Sandwich on a Plate with Remoulade Sauce on the Side

    Cornmeal crusted pan-fried tofu stands-in for shrimp in these Cajun-inspired sandwiches.

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    Vegan Ramen with Glazed Tofu

    Overhead View of a Bowl of Vegan Ramen on a Wooden Surface, with a Cluster of Noodles Wrapped Around Chopsticks

    The tofu in this cozy ramen is pan-fried, then drenched in sweet and savory sauce for maximum flavor!

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    Crispy Tofu Steaks with Caramelized Onion Gravy

    A Sliced Up Tofu Steak and Asparagus on a Plate

    Okay, so these steaks aren't fooling anyone into thinking they're eating meat. But they're an absolutely delicious way to cook up some tofu for a special dinner!

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    Vegan Green Curry

    Two Bowls of Vegan Green Curry with Napkin and Lime Wedges

    Pan-fried tofu is an easy and delicious way to add some plant-based protein to Asian-inspired dishes like this Thai green curry.

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    Crumbled Tofu Recipes

    Crumbling tofu and sizzling it up in a skillet is an easy and delicious way to replace ingredients like eggs and ground meat in lots of plant-based recipes!

    Loaded Tofu Scramble

    Plate of Tofu Scramble with Napkin, Bread and Coffee Cup

    If you're missing scrambled eggs for breakfast, this is the tofu recipe for you! It includes eggy scrambled tofu along with crispy potatoes, hearty veggies, and savory seasonings.

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    Crumbled Tofu Tacos

    Two Tofu Tacos on a Plate with Drinking Glass, Avocado Half and Napkin in the Background

    Weeknight dinners don't get much easier than this: crumble up some tofu in a skillet with Mexican seasonings, then stuff it into tortillas with your favorite toppings!

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    Curry Fried Rice with Scrambled Tofu

    Skillet Filled with Curry Fried Rice with Serving Spoon

    Lots of traditional fried rice recipes are made with scrambled eggs. This vegan curried fried rice uses tofu instead.

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    Spicy Tofu Chili

    A Bowl of Tofu Chili with a Pot, Drinking Glass and Scallions in the Background

    If you normally make vegan chili with just beans and veggies, try switching this up with this tofu chili recipe. It's not only full of texture and flavor, but also gets an extra dose of protein from crumbled tofu.

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    Smoky Tofu Dumplings

    Plate of Smoky Tofu Dumplings with a Bowl of Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    The filling for these scrumptious little dumplings is made from smoky crumbled tofu that's sautéed with aromatics like garlic, ginger and scallions.

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    Baked Tofu Recipes

    Baking is my favorite tofu cooking method for beginners. It's really easy! Plus, because baked tofu gets soaked in flavorful marinade, it usually comes out tasting delicious.

    Smoky Baked Tofu Sandwiches with Wasabi Mayo

    Smoky Baked Tofu Sandwich with Drinking Glass and a Bunch of Scallions in the Background

    These baked tofu sandwiches are like flavor bombs in your face! The best part: each component can be prepped ahead of time, making these sammies great for meal-prep.

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    Tofu Bacon

    Close up of Tofu Bacon Strips on a Plate

    A smoky marinade is the key to making tofu taste like bacon, and baking your tofu is the perfect way to lock the flavor in.

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    Kung Pao Tofu

    Hand Picking Up a Piece of Kung Pao Tofu with Chopsticks

    Sometimes when you're replacing an ingredient like chicken, as you might use in something like Kung Pao chicken, you need to infuse your tofu with LOTS of flavor. Marinating and baking your tofu is just the way to do that!

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    Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

    Bowl of Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup with Napkin and Water Glass in the Background

    The "chicken" in this soup is tofu! A savory marinade supplies the flavor, while baking give this tofu just the right texture.

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    Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu

    Savory Lemon & Herb Baked Tofu on a Distressed Baking Sheet

    This super flavorful baked tofu is incredibly easy to make and great to have on hand for everything from sandwiches to salads to snacking!

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    Blended Tofu Recipes

    Blending tofu is a fun way to disguise it as another ingredient! Blend your tofu up chunky to create vegan ricotta, or smooth for creamy desserts and dressings.

    Creamy Vegan Chocolate Pudding

    Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Spoon, Napkin and Strawberries

    Silky smooth and full of rich chocolaty flavor, you'd never guess this pudding was made from tofu!

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    The Best Vegan Lasagna

    Vegan Lasagna on a Plate with Fresh Basil, Water Glass and Baking Dish in the Background

    The ricotta "cheese" in this dairy-free lasagna is made from a mix of blended cashews and tofu. Sound weird? It isn't! In fact, it's delicious!

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    Ginger Glazed Tofu Meatballs

    Bowl of Tofu Meatballs, Rice and Broccoli with Chopsticks on the Side

    That's right: these meatballs are made from tofu! It gets blitzed in a food processor with mushrooms and seasonings, rolled up, baked, and smothered in gingery glaze.

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    Vegan Mango Lime Cheesecake

    Slice of Vegan Cheesecake with Mango Lime Topping Being Lifted from a Plate with a Server

    Silken tofu adds smoothness to this creamy, dairy-free cheesecake. You've got to taste it to believe it!

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    Vegan Potato Leek Quiche

    Potato Leek Vegan Quiche

    Just like you can blend up silken tofu to make a creamy cheesecake, you can blend up firm tofu to make an awesome vegan quiche!

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    Grilled Tofu Recipes

    Looking for a delicious meatless recipe for a cookout? Good news: tofu cooks up beautifully on the grill!

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Mango Salsa

    Grilled Tofu, Mango Salsa and Fresh Greens on a Plate with Fork and Striped Napkin

    Soaking your tofu in savory marinade and grilling it on cedar planks infuses it with flavor. Pile on the zesty mango salsa and you've got a show-stopping main dish for your next barbecue!

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    Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Tofu Satay on a Plate with Water Glass and Striped Napkin

    These Thai-inspired tofu skewers will knock your socks off! The tofu is soaked in a zesty lemongrass marinade, grilled to perfection, and served with luscious peanut dipping sauce.

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    Maple Whiskey Barbecue Tofu Sandwich

    Looking for a barbecue fix, without the meat? Meet your new favorite sandwich!

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    No-Cook Tofu Recipes

    The easiest way to prepare tofu doesn't involve cooking it all! Tofu can be marinated for flavor, or simply tossed into dishes like soups and stews for extra protein and texture.

    Tofu Feta

    Tofu Feta on a Plate with Fork and Lemon Slices in the Background

    A zesty marinade made from just a handful of ingredients is all you need to make your tofu taste like feta cheese!

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    Vegan Egg Salad

    Vegan Egg Salad on a Bun with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

    Crumbled tofu's texture is pretty similar to hard boiled eggs, and with the right seasonings you can use tofu to make a convincing vegan egg salad. The best part: you don't even need to cook the tofu!

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    Vegan Bibimbap

    Two Bowls of Vegan Bibimbap on a Rustic Surface with Water Glass and Chopsticks

    Sometimes a recipe has so much going on that you won't even feel the need to cook your tofu. Such is the case with this vegan bibimbap, which is made with stir-fried veggies, spicy sauce, rice, and tofu.

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