Easy Tofu Recipe Ideas

Looking for some fast tofu recipes or some tasty ways to cook tofu? This is the place to come and find some quick easy tofu recipe inspiration.

 

 

 

• Shepherd's Pie made with frozen tofu

• make a veggie/tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce: cut tofu into cubes and sizzle with a bit of soy sauce, onion powder and black pepper. When crispy, remove from pan and saute sliced veggies (bell peppers, onions, snow peas, etc.) for several minutes until just tender. Serve with rice or noodles and this Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

• serve this Fried Tofu Recipe

• Crispy Tofu with Bok Choy served with rice or noodles

 

More Easy Tofu Recipes:

Tangy Marinated Tofu  Here is a quick-soak marinade that creates a lovely, rich (and yes, almost meaty) flavor for tofu. With wonderful zing, this recipe is good either hot or cold. Extra slices are delicious with salads or open face sandwiches for another day.

 

Tofu Italiano

Tofu takes a trip to Italy: a fast sauté sizzles in the herb-seared flavor. And it’s paired with soul-satisfying pasta and spaghetti sauce.

 
Tofu-Mushroom Burgers

Here’s a new twist on a tofu burger that borrows an idea from classic meatloaf. With stuffing as a filler and some creamy soup, it’s a homespun fave. Save extra burgers (either cooked or no) in the freezer for fast protein that can be sautéed in minutes.


Tofu Parmesan 

This is a stand-alone recipe or one that can be make side-by-side with this excellent Chicken Parmesan—a perfect way to please meat-lovers and vegetarians at the same time! You won't need a second pound of linguine if you're already making it as the pasta with the chicken recipe.

 
Tofu Sandwich Salad (Yes, it’s egg-less!)

Whether it’s for a picnic on whole wheat, a road trip in a wrap or open-face for a fast lunch at home, this tofu salad is a favorite at our house—and it makes a nice change from regular ole egg salad. Plus it’s gluten and dairy-free too!

 

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