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    Home » Recipes » Food and Produce Guides

    Versatile, Easy Tofu Recipes

    Published: Aug 30, 2010 · Updated: Apr 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    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
    • Sweet and Smoky Tofu or Tempeh Strips
    Smoky tofu and tempeh
    Sweet and Smoky Tofu or Tempeh Strips

    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
    • Sautéed Tofu with Green Veggies

    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
    Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
    Vegan macaroni and cheese, made with silken tofu

    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
    Dairy-free tofu chocolate pudding recipe
    Tofu Chocolate Pudding
    • For lots more features on healthy lifestyle, explore VegKitchen’s
      Healthy Vegan Kitchen page.
    • Here are more of VegKitchen’s Natural Food Guides.

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