Weekly Spotlight: Creating Delicious Meals Using Tofu!

Tofu is a popular plant-based alternative that provides a punch of protein to your meals. Tofu is incredibly versatile because it takes on the flavor it’s around. If you’re new to tofu or making dishes with it, this guide is here to help! These meals provide creative ways to whip up tofu into creative dishes from Cheesy Tofu Scramble Crescent Rolls that are perfect for breakfast and Jamaican Jerk Tofu that makes a deliciously, flavorful dinner.

There are a few types of tofu–silken (soft) tofu, medium firm tofu, and firm tofu. Depending on what you want to make with tofu, knowing which to use is key. These recipes focus on using firm tofu so the tofu can crumble and be cut up into cubes or stripes and still maintain its shape. Firm tofu is great for frying, marinating, and cooking with to create dishes such as Crispy Tofu Katsu.

If you’re looking for other ways to use tofu, you can make tofu cream cheese or tofu ricotta, and even use it in desserts.

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And don’t forget to check out our Weekly Meal Plan Archives!  

This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy delicious meals using tofu!

Breakfast

Source: Tofu Scramble Tacos

• Croissants Stuffed With Dill Scrambled Tofu and Chive Aioli by Plant Tribe
• Cheesy Tofu Scramble Crescent Rolls by Jeunesse Pouchet
• Tofu Scramble Tacos by Jillian Glenn
• Asparagus, Tomato & Tofu Quiche by Ross Bearman

Lunch 

Source: Thai Yellow Tofu Curry

• Bang Bang Tofu by Tara Weir
• Crispy Tofu Katsu by Barbara Zackey
• Thai Yellow Tofu Curry by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek
• Beer Battered Tofu ‘Fish’ Sandwich by Gabrielle St. Claire

Dinner

Source: High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta

• Spring Onion Tart With Cheesy Tofu Cream by Simona Malerba
• High-Protein Creamy Tofu and Avocado Pasta by Caroline Doucet
• Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese With Tofu Bacon by Nancy Grayson
• Jamaican Jerk Tofu by Meatless Monday

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