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Tofu has picked up quite a negative rep over the years. Bland, boring, flavorless … these are some of the NICE ones. Pretty much, when people think of tofu, they think of a lame-o white block that has as much flavor as it has color.
Most restaurants don’t help promote a good tofu image either by tossing cubes of the stuff haphazardly into stir-fries, soups, and salads. And don’t even get us started on restaurants that refer to tofu as “soybean curd.” It’s like… do you even want people to order it? Well, here at One Green Planet, we are ready to bust all of these tofu stereotypes, once and for all! Tofu is versatile, super flavor absorbent, and best of all, healthy for you. With 281 different tofu recipes, you’ll see we’re not just into “serving tofu.” No, no. We transform it! Elevate it! Worship it! When we see tofu, we see endless possibilities. And after perusing Food Monster for yourself, we think you will start to as well. Here are some tofu recipes you can enjoy, no matter what time of the day it is:
Breakfast
Did you know that tofu is an amazing substitute for eggs? It’s true. Its velvety texture is perfect for recreating that scrambled goodness so many of us love. It can even be made into a silky batter-like liquid for omelets! Add a few spices, maybe some bell peppers, broccoli, and dairy-free cheese, and you’ve got yourself a deliciously savory and hearty breakfast. In fact, the results will be so egg-like your friends may just do a double-take.
And it doesn’t end there! If you’re the type of person who likes to start their morning with sweets, or as we like to call it, happily, tofu can be of great use to you as well. Whip it into a delicious sweet cream, add it to waffles for optimal fluffiness, or turn it into cream cheese and slather it on a bagel. We say a day that starts with tofu is a good day.
Lunch
Tofu is like a chameleon. It immediately changes flavor depending on the dish you incorporate it into. So, essentially, you are always but a few ingredients away from some deeeelish tofu. Marinate in BBQ and boom BBQ tofu. Soak it in balsamic vinegar and that’s it, Italian heaven. Envelop it in some zesty creamed spinach and suddenly it’s an authentic Indian dish.
Plus, the Food Monster app (available right here) has all sorts of recipes that get creative and transform tofu’s texture. Bread it to make crunchy nuggets, pan-fry it for crispy skewers, or char it lightly for some added smokiness. The possibilities are endless!
Dinner
Think you can’t turn tofu into a dish worthy enough to be the center of your table? Think again, friends. You don’t need a giant rotisserie chicken or a slab of steak to satisfy your guests. With the right seasonings and cooking technique, tofu can be made into some preeeetty classy dishes that will impress AND fulfill even the hungriest of eaters, just take a look at Food Monster (no, seriously, take a look) and you will be blown away by what you can create!
Whether you use it as the main component of the dish, like the Grilled Jerk Tofu with Pineapple Salsa, or you use it as a cheese substitute like in the Tofu Saag Paneer, you will see that tofu doesn’t just have to be a replacement, it’s a food all its own!
Dessert
We saved the best for last. Tofu is in fact so versatile that you can even use it to create amazingly decadent sweets! That’s right, y’all. Because of tofu’s soft texture, it is the perfect addition to mousses, brownies, cheesecakes, and even ice cream! Its airy nature lends a nice, fluffy texture to dessert. And by using tofu instead of say, eggs or milk, you can share your creations with all of your friends, regardless of diet-type!
We could go on, but we’ll cut this ode to tofu short, after all, you can see all of tofu’s amazingness for yourself on the Food Monster app! So, go on and help us extinguish the tofu myth, once and for all!
One Green Planet’s Food Monster App makes eating plant-based and planet-friendly easier than ever! The App boasts 5000+ recipes (10+ added daily), making it one of the largest collections of meatless and dairy-free recipes. Scroll through thousands of mouth-watering recipes that contain no meat, dairy, or eggs, and no major environmental impact. The Food Monster app will bring thousands of delicious plant-based recipes into the palm of your hands and make it easier for everyone to #EatForThePlanet.