10 Ways to Cook Tofu For Every Meal

Tofu is a versatile and delicious plant-based ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you’re looking for recipes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, tofu can be used in a huge range of dishes to create vegan alternatives to traditional meat-based meals. So, let’s explore 10 amazing tofu recipes from onegreenplanet.org that are perfect for every meal of the day.

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1. Spicy Tofu Scramble and Avocado Breakfast Burrito

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This Spicy Tofu Scramble and Avocado Breakfast Burrito by Sara Hohn is the right way to kick off your morning. It’s stuffed with scrambled tofu, made spicy from fresh jalapeño peppers, fresh greens, avocado, and a zingy hot sauce, makes this a satisfying and manageable breakfast or brunch. You could even add black beans, or a drizzle of Sriracha, if jalapeño isn’t spicy enough for you.

2. Tofu Benedict Florentine With Hollandaise

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When it comes to this awesome breakfast, less is not more. It starts with a toasted English muffin, followed by sautéed spinach, smoky Portobello bacon, and tofu scramble. Of course, the crowning glory of the whole thing is the hollandaise sauce, and this vegan version does not disappoint! It’s creamy, smooth, eggy (due to the black salt), and has that subtle, trademark tanginess from the lemon juice. Even if it’s not a special occasion, you deserve this Tofu Benedict Florentine With Hollandaise by Chris Bartis.

3. Tofu Ricotta-Stuffed Pasta Shells

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TheseTofu Ricotta-Stuffed Pasta Shells by Rana Yassine are delicious and indulgent! The tofu provides protein and nourishment and the fresh marinara sauce adds a bold, savory flavor. Pair this with a light, spinach salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.

4. Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry

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This very simple Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry by Caroline Doucet is perfect for busy weeks. All you need to do is cut up some vegetables, prepare a simple sauce and sauté everything together. It will all be ready in less than 35 minutes. Plus, you can substitute the vegetables suggested for any vegetables you have on hand. It’s a great way to give life to older vegetables at the end of the week. You can also make this recipe on a Sunday and enjoy the leftovers throughout the week!

5. Tofu Vegetable Kebabs with Peanut Sauce

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After reading thisTofu Vegetable Kebabs with Peanut Sauce recipe by Cathy Elton, you are bound to have a new summer favorite for the grill. The smoky peanut coating will make you fall in love. A mix of peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, garlic, red pepper flakes, and mirin, how could you not love it? Plus, grilling these tofu kebabs give them a great texture. The zucchini, peppers, onions, and mushrooms go great with the tofu, but feel free to experiment! After biting these tofu kebabs, you will be a tofu person (if you are not already).

6. Grilled Tofu and Squash With Chimichurri Sauce and Couscous

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Chimichurri sauce, an Argentinian condiment, is simply a mixture of parsley, cilantro, vinegar, and garlic. Often times, however, the sauce comes complete with about a cup of olive oil. I’ve lightened up the sauce and made it a snap to make. This sauce is served over grilled vegetables and tofu, but since the couscous also contains beans, you can easily make this soy-free by grilling more vegetables instead of the tofu. The sauce in this Grilled Tofu and Squash by Zsu Dever is to die for, so it hopefully makes enough to serve 4!

7. Avocado Tofu Salad

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As the weather starts to warm up this Avocado Tofu Salad by The Natural Epicurean is a great way to celebrate Spring. The students at Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts make this dish into a work of art. The recipe here is simplified for easy at home use.

8. Tofu Chick’n Nuggets

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Crispy, extremely flavorful, vegan chicken nuggets made from tofu. This Tofu Chick’n Nuggets recipe by Taavi Moore is layered with flavor and crunch. The trick to an ultra flavorful tofu nugget? Marinate that soybean block overnight.

9. Crispy Tofu Stone Fruit Spring Rolls 

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The tofu slices in this Crispy Tofu Stone Fruit Spring Rolls recipe by Emma D’Alessandro are marinated in sesame oil and coconut aminos, and baked until crispy. They are places in the spring rolls, which also are infused with fruit, herbs, and dipped in a yummy sauce!

10. Lemongrass Tofu Burgers

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This Lemongrass Tofu Burger by Trine Rask is a perfect example of the deliciousness that happens when two cuisines are fused together! This burger looks pretty classic, but it actually has Eastern Asian influences with lemongrass infused into the patty, wasabi mayo on the buns, and plenty of bamboo shoots. Yum!

These 10 amazing tofu recipes from onegreenplanet.org provide a range of plant-based options for every meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for breakfast burritos, savory stir-fries, or delicious burgers, each recipe showcases a different way to cook with tofu. So, next time you’re looking for a tasty vegan meal, try tofu and enjoy this versatile ingredient’s amazing flavors and textures.

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