Versatile, Easy Tofu Recipes

If you’re looking for a wide array of easy tofu recipes that will please adults and kids alike, you’ve come to the right place! Tofu is a superb food to add to the repertoire of growing children, and pays bountiful dividends in women’s and men’s diets as well. Many nutritionists experts recommend completely eliminating meat and high-fat dairy products as protein sources and getting more from plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, and soyfoods.

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Four ounces of tofu  has only about 100 to 120 calories and 5 to 8 grams of fat, but supplies 9 to 10 grams of protein. Tofu made with calcium sulfate provides up to 20% of average daily calcium requirement. It’s high in easily digestible protein, low in fat, and is a good source of iron, and B vitamins.

To increase your chances of pleasing results, especially when trying to combine tofu with familiar flavors. Here are a many easy and delicious ways to do so:

Simple Ways to Prepare Tofu

• Lemon-Pepper Tofu Cutlets
• Baked Tofu Teriyaki
• Sweet and Savory Sautéed Tofu
• Tofu Eggless “Egg Salad” 
• “Tofuna” Salad Sandwich Spread
• Barbecue-Flavored Tofu Nuggets
• Kid-Friendly Baked Tofu Nuggets

Main Dishes Starring Tofu & Veggies

• Tofu Fajitas
• Mediterranean Tofu
• Summer Tofu Skillet with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
• Crustless Tofu Quiche with Mushrooms and Herbs
• Classic Tofu Quiche
• Tofu Rancheros
• Roasted Barbecue-Flavored Tofu and Vegetables
• Simple Stir-Fried Tofu with Spring Greens
• Tofu Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato Curry)
• Tofu and Potato Hash Browns
• Silken Tofu Scalloped Potatoes
• Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Vegetables
• Vegan Salade Niçoise
• Tofu “Tuna” and White Bean Salad
• Marinated Potato-Tofu Salad

Main Dishes Starring Tofu and Pasta or Noodles

• Asian Noodles with Napa Cabbage, Mushrooms, and Tofu
• Singapore-Style Tofu Yellow Curry with Rice Noodles
• Chinese Noodles with Spicy Szechuan Bean Curd
• Soba Noodles with Tofu, Tomatoes and Basil
• Mom’s “Tuna”-Noodle Casserole
• Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
• Pasta with Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Tofu Scrambles

• Tofu Shakshouka (Middle-Eastern Inspired Scramble)
• Mushroom and Bell Pepper Scrambled Tofu
• Southwestern Tofu Scramble
• My Big Fat Greek Scramble 
• Tofu Scramble with Jalapeño and Cilantro

Soups and Stews

• Miso Soup with Winter Vegetables
• Vegan Mock Chicken-Noodle Soup
• Japanese Soba Noodle Soup with Tofu and Spring Greens
• Chinese Bean Curd Soup with Cellophane Noodles and Mushrooms
• Creamy Corn Chowder

Desserts

• Tofu Chocolate Pudding
• Chocolate Tofu-Banana “Cream” Pie
• Easy Vegan Pumpkin or Squash Pie
• Berry Topped Vegan Cheesecake

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