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French Toast Pan-Fried Tofu (Gluten Free)

French Toast Pan-Fried Tofu (Gluten Free)

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice tofu into 1/8-inch-thick slices, laying slices on a paper towel-lined plate; season each side lightly with salt.
  2. 2 Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl; stir in a pinch of salt and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Dip each side of tofu slices in cornmeal mixture; gently tap off excess. Add tofu to the skillet; cook until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Meganvs

Faken (Veggie Bacon)

Faken (Veggie Bacon)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice the thawed tofu into very thin slices (like bacon). In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, maple syrup, liquid smoke, soy sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Place the tofu strips into the bowl to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly fry tofu strips until crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

By HOLLY BOXRUD

Vegan Tofu "Eggs"

Vegan Tofu "Eggs"

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously spray a skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu, using your hands to crumble the block into smaller pieces; cook for 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and turmeric. Cook until seasonings have been incorporated, breaking tofu apart with a spatula to desired consistency, about 1 minute. Stir in almond milk and cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

By Plant Based Life

Vegan Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches

Vegan Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Crumble tofu into roughly 1-inch pieces and add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and cook until excess liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Spread mayonnaise over sandwich buns and top with tofu mixture, spinach, and avocado.

By Leslie Lopez

Vegan Breakfast Hash with Smashed Potatoes and Tofu

Vegan Breakfast Hash with Smashed Potatoes and Tofu

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  2. 2 Warm 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil on a griddle or in a saute pan. Add potatoes and carefully smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness using the back of a spatula. Sear potatoes on each side until crispy, about 3 minutes. Season with pepper and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan. Add kale, cabbage, onion, and bell pepper and saute for about 3 minutes. Crumble tofu over the top of the vegetables. Pour in soy sauce and continue cooking until any liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the bowl with the smashed potatoes. Mix and serve.

By Diana71

Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble

Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until sauce has reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place raw almonds into a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 10 minutes, then drain. Cut each almond into thirds or smaller chunks if desired.
  3. 3 Press tofu block between paper towels. Place your hands on the top and bottom of the block and firmly squeeze out extra water. Set aside on a cutting board until ready to use.
  4. 4 Place asparagus spears in one layer across the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Lightly spritz with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. 5 Set air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and cook asparagus for 10 minutes. Pull basket out after 5 minutes to shake vigorously; return basket and continue cooking. Pour cooked asparagus pieces into a large bowl.
  6. 6 Mix olive oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Cut tofu block into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and add to the bowl. Mix carefully to coat tofu cubes on all sides, keeping cubes as intact as possible. Toss cubes with nutritional yeast.
  7. 7 Place seasoned tofu cubes onto the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, shaking vigorously after 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Mix tofu cubes and asparagus pieces together, pressing some of the cubes apart into a semi-scrambled texture. Drizzle sweet soy sauce over the mixture and top with chopped almonds.

By Diana71

Tofu Quiche with Broccoli

Tofu Quiche with Broccoli

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake pie crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Place broccoli in a steamer over 1-inch boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until golden. Stir in cooked broccoli and heat through. Set aside.
  5. 5 Combine tofu, soy milk, mustard, salt, nutmeg, ground red pepper, black pepper, parsley, and Parmesan soy cheese in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir in broccoli mixture. Transfer mixture to pie crust.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until quiche is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to stand for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

By WhirledPeas

Tofu Scramble Wraps

Tofu Scramble Wraps

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, lime juice, coconut aminos, garlic powder, and pepper for potatoes in a medium bowl, stirring so that everything is evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking tray.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until crisp and tender, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
  4. 4 While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the tofu into a large, nonstick pan. Add nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, garlic powder, pepper, and black salt. Cook over low heat, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time if the tofu starts to stick, for 10 minutes. Add seitan and tomato, and cook until everything is warmed through, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Place some potatoes, avocado, and tofu scramble on the tortilla. Start at the bottom and fold the tortilla edge up and over the center into a wrap. Repeat to form remaining wraps.
  6. 6 Heat a flat-bottomed, cast iron pan over medium heat. Place the wraps in the hot pan, folded-side down. Cook until golden brown and sealed, about 4 minutes.

By The Vegan Red Princess

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Break tofu apart over skillet into bite-size pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring frequently with a thin metal spatula, until liquid cooks out and tofu browns, about 10 minutes. (If you notice liquid collecting in pan, increase heat to evaporate water.) Be sure to get under the tofu when you stir, scraping the bottom of the pan where the good, crispy stuff is and keeping it from sticking.
  2. 2 Add onion and garlic powders, turmeric, juice, and remaining tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Cook 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Preheat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook onion and jalapenos with a pinch of salt, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes, Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, cumin, and remaining salt, and cook, stirring, until tomatoes become saucy, about 5 minutes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Let cilantro wilt in. Add beans and heat through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Taste for salt and seasoning.
  4. 4 Spoon some hash browns into each bowl, followed by a scoop of beans and a scoop of scramble. Top with avocado, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with hot sauce.

By Allrecipes Member

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly underdone; drain and rinse.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 min, or until hot and bubbly.

By BETTIE

Tofu Lasagna

Tofu Lasagna

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl combine tofu, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk, spaghetti sauce, parsley and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread a layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Layer lasagna noodles with the sauce mixture, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes.

By MPERRY

Tofu Parmigiana

Tofu Parmigiana

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
  4. 4 Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan. Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
  5. 5 Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

By Jill M.

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until tender.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in garlic and tofu. Cook about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook and stir until tofu is evenly brown.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press an equal amount of rice into each pepper half. Layer rice with remaining marinara sauce, and 1/2 the cheese. Press equal amounts of tofu into the pepper halves. Place 1 tomato slice on each pepper, and top peppers with remaining mozzarella. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted. Serve 1/2 of each color pepper to each person.

By N1COLE

Pesto Tofu Pasta

Pesto Tofu Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in spiral pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Blend together milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, and pesto sauce mix in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place tofu in the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Place mushrooms into the skillet; cook about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and capers. Mix in tofu and pesto sauce. Continue cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve tofu pesto sauce over spiral pasta. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.

By Veronica

Italian Tofu Meatballs

Italian Tofu Meatballs

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 15 minutes to drain excess water. Break tofu into small pieces and squeeze again to remove as much water as possible.
  3. 3 Place tofu in a large bowl. Add onion, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, basil, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, hot sauce, and garlic; mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Drizzle some olive oil on the lined baking sheet. Form tablespoonfuls of tofu mixture into balls and arrange in rows on the baking sheet. Drizzle remaining olive oil over meatballs.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes.

By orb205

Spinach Lasagna I

Spinach Lasagna I

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil, adding water as needed to keep from sticking.
  3. 3 Combine the ricotta, tofu, Parmesan cheese, spinach, egg whites, black pepper, parsley, and sauteed onion and garlic. Mix well.
  4. 4 Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom. Top with 1/3 each of the ricotta mixture, the mozzarella and the tomato sauce. Repeat layers twice more, ending with tomato sauce. Cover with foil.
  5. 5 Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.

By Karen

Vegan Lasagna I

Vegan Lasagna I

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sauce: In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Place the onions in the saucepan and saute them until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Place the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and parsley in the saucepan. Stir well, turn the heat to low and let the sauce simmer covered for 1 hour. Add the salt and pepper.
  3. 3 While the sauce is cooking bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil. Boil the lasagna noodles for 9 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Place the tofu blocks in a large bowl. Add the garlic, basil and parsley. Add the salt and pepper, and mash all the ingredients together by squeezing pieces of tofu through your fingers. Mix well.
  6. 6 Assemble the lasagna: Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole pan. Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles, sprinkle one-third of the tofu mixture over the noodles. Distribute the spinach evenly over the tofu. Next ladle 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce over the tofu, and top it with another layer of the noodles. Then sprinkle another 1/3 of the tofu mixture over the noodles, top the tofu with 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, and place a final layer of noodles over the tomato sauce. Finally, top the noodles with the final 1/3 of the tofu, and spread the remaining tomato sauce over everything.
  7. 7 Cover the pan with foil and bake the lasagna for 30 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy.

By jessica

Mock Chicken

Mock Chicken

4.3

Ingredients

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
4335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer for 72 hours.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place package of tofu in water and allow to thaw, approximately 10 minutes. When thawed, remove from package, place in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid.
  3. 3 Shred, dice, or slice tofu and include it in your favorite recipe.

By SILVERWOLF

Marinated Tofu Steak for One

Marinated Tofu Steak for One

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Press tofu block gently to release as much water as possible. Rub grill seasoning all over the block of tofu. Put into a resealable plastic bag and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Remove from the freezer and thaw on the counter until soft enough to cut. Slice in half lengthwise. Return to the bag, drizzle with olive oil, and seal. Rub the outside of the bag to help coat the tofu steaks with oil and seasoning. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a griddle or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Add tofu steaks and cook until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn over and cook until the other side is crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By Buckwheat Queen

Baked BBQ Breaded Tofu

Baked BBQ Breaded Tofu

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1965 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu block in an airtight container and put in the freezer until frozen, about 8 hours.
  2. 2 Transfer frozen tofu to the refrigerator to thaw, about 24 hours.
  3. 3 Place thawed tofu block onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Drain and discard any accumulated liquid from the tofu. Break tofu into 1-inch chunks and place in a large bowl. Add barbecue sauce and bread crumbs and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

By btnymeg

Baked Tofu Steaks

Baked Tofu Steaks

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay tofu cubes onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel. Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast sesame seeds in hot skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds together in a large pan. Marinate tofu in the soy sauce mixture until it absorbs some of the sauce, about 12 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Spread marinated tofu onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake tofu in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm and heated through, about 15 minutes more.

By SlimCookins

Air Fryer Tofu

Air Fryer Tofu

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.

By Bren

Tofu Fries with Sesame

Tofu Fries with Sesame

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain tofu paper towels for about 45 minutes. Cut block into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut slices in half. Arrange slices into a single layer over dry paper towels and sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour on top. Flip slices over and sprinkle with remaining flour.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tofu until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add sesame seeds and toss with mustard, using a rubber spatula to avoid breaking tofu slices. Serve warm.

By Hungarian

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain the tofu between paper towels until most of the water has been squeezed out.
  2. 2 Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, fry tofu strips until golden brown on both sides. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until onion is at your desired consistency.
  4. 4 Pour in barbeque sauce (use more or less, according to your taste). Cook the mixture for ten minutes on low and serve on buns.

By FOODCAT

Sriracha Tofu Jerky in a Dehydrator

Sriracha Tofu Jerky in a Dehydrator

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice tofu block in half lengthwise, then slice widthwise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Lay strips on a clean work surface.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, Sriracha, liquid smoke, and garlic powder in a bowl. Brush sauce over top side of tofu strips. Carefully flip strips over and brush other side with sauce.
  3. 3 Place the strips on the rack of a dehydrator. Set temperature to 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius). Dehydrate for 2 hours. Flip strips over and dehydrate 1 hour more.
  4. 4 Remove the lid from the dehydrator and let strips cool for 1 hour for further drying. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Baked Tofu Nuggets

Baked Tofu Nuggets

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice tofu block in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/3-inch slices to make bite-sized 'nuggets.' Place tofu in resealable plastic bags and freeze until firm and dry, at least 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place tofu slices on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave until defrosted, 2 to 5 minutes. Squeeze out water from the tofu and place slices over 3 layers of paper towels to drain. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
  4. 4 Mix ranch dressing, hot sauce, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a separate bowl. Coat tofu slices with the ranch mixture and roll in bread crumbs until thoroughly coated.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tofu nuggets are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By CLOUD2