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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

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

Savory TMT Sandwich Filling

Savory TMT Sandwich Filling

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Press tofu to remove excess water: Place tofu on a flat surface. Cover with a cutting board, and place an iron skillet or a similarly heavy object on top. Allow it to sit for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Crumble tofu into a medium bowl. Mix in miso and tahini. If desired, stir in onion, carrot, and seeds. Refrigerate.

By Ellen Fitzpatrick

Tofu Cheesecake

Tofu Cheesecake

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a blender or food processor, combine tofu, sugar, vanilla, salt, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into the pie crust.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool. Refrigerate until chilled.

By Skinnychef86

Easy Air Fryer Tofu

Easy Air Fryer Tofu

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut block of tofu in half vertically and set side by side on a plate lined with multiple layers of paper towels. Add a thick layer of paper towels on top, weigh down with a heavy object (I used my bread box) and press for 30 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible.
  2. 2 Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce and carefully toss to coat.
  3. 3 Combine cornstarch, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper in a small bowl. Add to tofu and carefully coat tofu with cornstarch mixture. Drizzle with sesame oil. Place tofu pieces in one layer in the basket of your air fryer. You might need to work in batches.
  4. 4 Air-fry at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Turn tofu pieces over and air-fry until crispy, about 6 more minutes.

By barbara

Agedashi-esque Tofu

Agedashi-esque Tofu

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tofu into 12 cubes. Place cornstarch on a plate or in a shallow bowl and dredge tofu in it, coating thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat enough oil so that tofu will be half-way submerged. Fry tofu in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Sprinkle green onions over tofu and drizzle with hoisin sauce. Serve immediately.

By SMACPRODUCTIONS

Air Fryer Tofu Milanesa

Air Fryer Tofu Milanesa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tofu lengthwise into 2 slabs. Cut each slab into two triangles.
  2. 2 Mix bread crumbs and taco seasoning together in a shallow pan or plate. Lightly beat eggs in a separate shallow pan or plate.
  3. 3 Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Dip each tofu triangle into the beaten eggs. Dredge them in the bread crumb mixture. Gently press down to coat each side. Arrange in a single layer on a plate. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Cook in the air fryer on one side for 15 minutes. Flip each triangle and spray lightly with cooking spray. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.

By Buckwheat Queen

Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain tofu, and slice into strips. Place in a plastic bag or container, and freeze overnight. This will give the tofu a meatier texture. Thaw tofu strips, and blot with paper towels to dry.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Dip the tofu slices into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Fry in the hot oil for about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. Just fry enough at one time so they are not crowded. Remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and cool.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler. Brush tofu slices with additional barbeque sauce, and allow to marinate while the broiler heats up. Arrange them on a broiler pan, or wire rack set over a cookie sheet for best results.
  4. 4 Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisp, watching closely so as not to burn them. Serve warm with the remaining barbeque sauce for dipping.

By JILLKEN

Easy 5-Ingredient Tofu Soup

Easy 5-Ingredient Tofu Soup

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and bouillon in a pot; bring to a boil. Boil until bouillon cubes have disintegrated fully. Reduce heat, add scallions, and simmer for 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Add kale and tofu; cook until kale has softened to desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Lisa Marie

Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks. Place tofu in a bowl, and pour broth over the top. Set aside to soak.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, stir together flour, yeast, salt, pepper, sage, and cayenne.
  3. 3 Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Remove tofu sticks from broth, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them. Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.) Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.

By Miss Sriri

Glazed Tofu Meatloaf

Glazed Tofu Meatloaf

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the tofu, turkey, bread crumbs, soup mix, green pepper, and eggs. Place the mixture into the prepared pan, and mold into a loaf shape.
  3. 3 In a saucepan over low heat, blend the brown sugar, soy sauce, and mustard.
  4. 4 Bake the meatloaf 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Drizzle with the sauce mixture, and continue baking 15 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

By Makanani Cobb-Adams