Versatile, Easy Tofu Recipes
Posted By Nava On August 30, 2010 @ 4:48 am In Healthy Kitchen,Natural Foods Guides | No Comments
[1]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 [4]
- Baked Tofu Teriyaki [5]
- Sweet and Savory Sautéed Tofu [6]
- Tofu Eggless “Egg Salad” [7]
- “Tofuna” Salad Sandwich Spread [8]
- Barbecue-Flavored Tofu Nuggets [9]
- Kid-Friendly Baked Tofu Nuggets [10]
Main Dishes Starring Tofu & Veggies
- Tofu Fajitas [11]
- Mediterranean Tofu [12]
- Summer Tofu Skillet with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers [13]
- Crustless Tofu Quiche with Mushrooms and Herbs [14]
- Classic Tofu Quiche [15]
- Tofu Rancheros [16]
- Roasted Barbecue-Flavored Tofu and Vegetables [17]
- Simple Stir-Fried Tofu with Spring Greens [18]
- Tofu Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato Curry) [19]
- Tofu and Potato Hash Browns [20]
- Silken Tofu Scalloped Potatoes [21]
- Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Vegetables [22]
- Vegan Salade Niçoise [23]
- Tofu “Tuna” and White Bean Salad [24]
- Marinated Potato-Tofu Salad [25]
Main Dishes Starring Tofu and Pasta or Noodles
- Asian Noodles with Napa Cabbage, Mushrooms, and Tofu [26]
- Singapore-Style Tofu Yellow Curry with Rice Noodles [27]
- Chinese Noodles with Spicy Szechuan Bean Curd [28]
- Soba Noodles with Tofu, Tomatoes and Basil [29]
- Mom’s “Tuna”-Noodle Casserole [30]
- Vegan Macaroni and Cheese [31]
- Pasta with Vegan Alfredo Sauce [32]
Tofu Scrambles
- Tofu Shakshouka (Middle-Eastern Inspired Scramble) [33]
- Mushroom and Bell Pepper Scrambled Tofu [34]
- Southwestern Tofu Scramble [35]
- My Big Fat Greek Scramble [36]
- Tofu Scramble with Jalapeño and Cilantro [36]
Soups and Stews
- Miso Soup with Winter Vegetables [37]
- Vegan Mock Chicken-Noodle Soup [38]
- Japanese Soba Noodle Soup with Tofu and Spring Greens [39]
- Chinese Bean Curd Soup with Cellophane Noodles and Mushrooms [40]
- Creamy Corn Chowder [41]
Desserts
- Tofu Chocolate Pudding [42]
- Chocolate Tofu-Banana “Cream” Pie [43]
- Easy Vegan Pumpkin or Squash Pie [44]
- Berry Topped Vegan Cheesecake [45]
For lots more features on healthy lifestyle, explore VegKitchen’s Healthy Vegan Kitchen [46] page.
Here are more of VegKitchen’s Natural Food Guides [47].
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[2] Image: http://www.vegkitchen.com/vegkitchen-pdf-e-books/easy-everyday-tofu-recipes-pdf-e-book/attachment/tofu-e-book-cover/
[3] Easy Everyday Tofu Recipes.: http://www.vegkitchen.com/vegkitchen-pdf-e-books/easy-everyday-tofu-recipes-pdf-e-book/
[4] Lemon-Pepper Tofu Cutlets: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/lemon-pepper-tofu-cutlets/
[5] Baked Tofu Teriyaki: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/baked-tofu-teriyaki/
[6] Sweet and Savory Sautéed Tofu: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/sweet-and-savory-sauteed-tofu/
[7] Tofu Eggless “Egg Salad” : http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/tofu-eggless-%E2%80%9Cegg-salad%E2%80%9D-sandwiches/
[8] “Tofuna” Salad Sandwich Spread: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/%E2%80%9Ctofuna%E2%80%9D-salad-sandwich-spread/
[9] Barbecue-Flavored Tofu Nuggets: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/baked-barbecue-flavored-tofu-nuggets/
[10] Kid-Friendly Baked Tofu Nuggets: http://www.vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/kid-friendly-baked-tofu-nuggets/
[11] Tofu Fajitas: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/tofu-fajitas/
[12] Mediterranean Tofu: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/mediterranean-tofu/
[13] Summer Tofu Skillet with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/summer-tofu-skillet-with-tomatoes-and-bell-peppers/
[14] Crustless Tofu Quiche with Mushrooms and Herbs: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/crustless-tofu-quiche-with-mushrooms-and-herbs/
[15] Classic Tofu Quiche: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/classic-tofu-quiche/
[16] Tofu Rancheros: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/southwestern-supper/tofu-rancheros/
[17] Roasted Barbecue-Flavored Tofu and Vegetables: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/roasted-barbecue-flavored-tofu-and-vegetables/
[18] Simple Stir-Fried Tofu with Spring Greens: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/stir-fried-tofu-with-spring-greens/
[19] Tofu Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato Curry): http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/global-sampler/global-stews/tofu-aloo-gobi-cauliflower-and-potato-curry/
[20] Tofu and Potato Hash Browns: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/tofu-and-potato-hash-browns/
[21] Silken Tofu Scalloped Potatoes: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/vegetables-all-year-round/silken-tofu-scalloped-potatoes/
[22] Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Vegetables: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/stir-fries/sweet-and-sour-stir-fried-vegetables/
[23] Vegan Salade Niçoise: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/main-dish-salads/vegan-salade-nicoise/
[24] Tofu “Tuna” and White Bean Salad: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/main-dish-salads/tofu-tuna-and-white-bean-salad/
[25] Marinated Potato-Tofu Salad: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/marinated-potato-tofu-salad/
[26] Asian Noodles with Napa Cabbage, Mushrooms, and Tofu: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/asian-noodles-with-napa-cabbage-mushrooms-and-tofu/
[27] Singapore-Style Tofu Yellow Curry with Rice Noodles: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/singapore-style-tofu-yellow-curry-with-rice-noodles/
[28] Chinese Noodles with Spicy Szechuan Bean Curd: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/chinese-noodles-with-spicy-szechuan-bean-curd/
[29] Soba Noodles with Tofu, Tomatoes and Basil: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/soba-noodles-with-tofu-tomatoes-and-basil/
[30] Mom’s “Tuna”-Noodle Casserole: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/mom%E2%80%99s-tuna-noodle-casserole/
[31] Vegan Macaroni and Cheese: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/pasta-and-noodles/pasta-dishes/vegan-macaroni-and-cheese/
[32] Pasta with Vegan Alfredo Sauce: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/pasta-with-vegan-alfredo-sauce/
[33] Tofu Shakshouka (Middle-Eastern Inspired Scramble): http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/tofu-shakshouka/
[34] Mushroom and Bell Pepper Scrambled Tofu: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/mushroom-and-bell-pepper-scrambled-tofu/
[35] Southwestern Tofu Scramble: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/southwestern-tofu-scramble/
[36] My Big Fat Greek Scramble : http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/versatile-tofu/my-big-fat-greek-scramble/
[37] Miso Soup with Winter Vegetables: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/soups-for-all-seasons/miso-soup-with-winter-vegetables-2/
[38] Vegan Mock Chicken-Noodle Soup: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/mock-chicken-noodle-soup/
[39] Japanese Soba Noodle Soup with Tofu and Spring Greens: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/japanese-soba-noodle-soup-with-tofu-and-spring-greens/
[40] Chinese Bean Curd Soup with Cellophane Noodles and Mushrooms: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/everyday-meals/chinese-bean-curd-soup-with-cellophane-noodles-and-straw-mushrooms/
[41] Creamy Corn Chowder: http://www.vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/creamy-corn-chowder/
[42] Tofu Chocolate Pudding: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/tofu-tempeh-and-seitan/tofu-chocolate-pudding/
[43] Chocolate Tofu-Banana “Cream” Pie: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/chocolate-tofu-banana-cream-pie/
[44] Easy Vegan Pumpkin or Squash Pie: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/special-occasions-and-entertaining/easy-vegan-pumpkin-or-squash-pie/
[45] Berry Topped Vegan Cheesecake: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/fruitful-flavors/berries/berry-topped-vegan-cheesecake/
[46] Healthy Vegan Kitchen: http://www.vegkitchen.com/kitchen-tips/
[47] Natural Food Guides: http://www.vegkitchen.com/category/tips/natural-foods-guides/
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