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Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• grill seasoning
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• barbecue sauce
• bread crumb

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• lemon
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tofu, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until smooth.

By stefani

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• garlic
• sesame oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• sesame seed
• brown mustard

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• vegetable oil
• onion
• barbecue sauce
• hamburger bun

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• ranch dressing
• hot sauce
• sugar
• black pepper
• bread crumb

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• soy sauce
• cornstarch
• onion powder
• paprika
• white pepper
• sesame oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• cornstarch
• oil
• green onion
• hoisin sauce

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• bread crumb
• taco seasoning mix
• egg
• cooking spray

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• ground turkey
• bread crumb
• onion soup mix
• green bell pepper
• egg
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• yellow mustard

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

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• sesame oil
• cornstarch
• chipotle pepper
• apricot preserves
• vegetable broth
• ginger
• garlic
• red pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Slice tofu into thirds lengthwise so you have 3 even slabs. Stack the slabs on top of each other and slice through them lengthwise to make 3 even columns, then slice across to make 5 even rows.
2. 2 Lay tofu evenly on a plate lined with a couple of sheets of paper towels. Layer more paper towel on top of the tofu and place another plate on top of the stack. Press out as much water as possible and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4 Transfer pressed tofu to a mixing bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Lightly toss to combine. Sprinkle with cornstarch and ground chipotle chile pepper. Toss tofu until it is evenly coated with cornstarch and arrange in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake tofu in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking until tofu is crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a wire rack using a spatula; cool.
6. 6 While tofu bakes, combine apricot preserves, vegetable broth, ginger paste, garlic, and red pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat and stir sauce until warmed and well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve tofu with warm dipping sauce.

By Chef Mo

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• cooking spray
• spring roll wrapper
• cucumber
• broccoli slaw
• thai peanut sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Spray a large pan or wok with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, shaking the pan as needed, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. 2 Pour some water into a large, shallow plate. Place 1 spring roll wrapper in the water until soft, about 15 seconds, Remove to a work surface and place about 1 tablespoon tofu, 1 tablespoon cucumber, and 2 tablespoons broccoli slaw on the edge of the wrapper. Fold in the sides and wrap ingredients so it looks like an egg rolls. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. 3 Serve rolls with peanut sauce.

By Elise Wolff Goldstein

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• soy sauce
• coconut milk
• red curry paste
• broccoli
• mushroom
• leek
• carrot
• lemon juice
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tofu and 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a small bowl and marinate for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the solid top layer of coconut cream from the coconut milk can and heat in a wok over medium heat. Add curry paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, leek, and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in remaining coconut milk and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.

By lilofrance

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• maple syrup
• pineapple juice
• brown mustard
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together maple syrup, pineapple juice, mustard, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir tofu in hot oil until evenly browned. Stir in maple syrup mixture and continue to cook until glaze is reduced. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By doll

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• peanut oil
• spring onion
• stir-fry vegetable
• black bean sauce
• vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Crumble the drained tofu and stir-fry until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
2. 2 Add spring onions and frozen vegetables. Stir-fry until crisp and heated throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove from wok and add to the tofu.
3. 3 Pour black bean sauce and vegetable broth into the wok. Stir together and cook until sauce is hot and has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return tofu and vegetables to the wok; toss well to coat. Serve hot.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• green bell pepper
• olive oil
• cumin
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• jambalaya rice mix
• tomato soup

Instructions

1. 1 Check whether green bell peppers will stand on a flat surface; if not, trim bottoms to flatten.
2. 2 Drain tofu and pat dry. Place in a bowl and mash with a fork until similar to ground beef in texture.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mashed tofu, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook and stir until tofu is golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Mix 2 1/2 cups water and jambalaya rice mix together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the tofu mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Fill a pot with enough water to cover green bell peppers; bring to a boil and then add green bell peppers. Cook until softened but not mushy, 5 to 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jambalaya mix from heat; let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; add 1/2 the tomato soup and stir.
8. 8 Stand the boiled green peppers in a square glass baking dish. Scoop the rice and tofu mix into the peppers. Spoon remaining tomato soup over the filled peppers. Place any extra filling around the green bell peppers in the bottom of the baking dish.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until the tomato soup topping begins to darken and dry, 30 to 45 minutes.

By kaleena

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• chicken broth
• water
• quinoa
• kale
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken broth, water, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Add tofu, kale, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic salt to soup; simmer until quinoa is translucent and outer rim has spiraled away from the seed, 15 to 20 minutes.

By TheRecycleChef

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon granules
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• soy milk
• canola oil
• cayenne pepper hot sauce
• margarine

Instructions

1. 1 Slice tofu into 6 slices. Lay flat onto a clean kitchen towel. Fold towel over to cover tofu completely. Cover with a baking sheet and set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Combine cornstarch, flour, bouillon, garlic powder, and cayenne powder in a shallow bowl. Pour soy milk into another bowl.
3. 3 Cut each slice of tofu in half, for 12 'wings' total. Dip each slice in soy milk; roll into the cornstarch mixture. Place coated slices on a plate.
4. 4 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the coated tofu slices. Fry, flipping halfway, until crispy on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes total. Add hot sauce and margarine to the saucepan and stir to coat the tofu.

By LucyDelRey

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• nutritional yeast
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Slice tofu into 1/4-inch-thick slabs.
2. 2 Place nutritional yeast on a plate. Mix in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Roll tofu slices in nutritional yeast mixture until evenly coated.
4. 4 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Add tofu slices; cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

By KES115

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• egg
• celery
• onion
• chili powder
• cumin
• red curry paste
• garlic
• rolled oat
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Mix in the tofu, celery, onion, chili powder, cumin, curry paste, garlic, and oats with your hands until the tofu has broken into fine pieces, and the mixture is evenly blended. Form into 8 patties.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until crispy and golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.

By pattyward555

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• sesame oil
• mayonnaise
• sweet chili sauce
• sriracha sauce
• panko bread crumb
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover tofu 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 Place cubed tofu into a large bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Gently stir and let sit for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, make bang bang sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce in a medium bowl until smooth. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
4. 4 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. 5 Mix tofu with 1/2 cup bang bang sauce until evenly combined. Coat tofu in bread crumbs and place in the air fryer basket, making sure tofu pieces do not overlap. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
6. 6 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more. Garnish with green onion and serve with remaining bang bang sauce.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• peanut oil
• broccoli
• red bell pepper
• mushroom
• peanut butter
• water
• vinegar
• soy sauce
• molasses
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté tofu, broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Combine peanut butter, hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and tofu. Simmer until vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Anne Buchanan

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• vegetable broth
• shiitake mushroom
• miso paste
• soy sauce
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add mushrooms; reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 minutes.
2. 2 Whisk miso paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl; stir into broth along with tofu and continue cooking 1 minute more. Divide soup among bowls; top with green onions to serve.

By Claudia

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• vegetarian teriyaki sauce
• green onion
• sherry
• garlic
• sriracha sauce
• ginger paste
• cornstarch
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk teriyaki sauce, green onions, sherry, garlic, Sriracha sauce, and ginger paste together until smooth. Set aside.
2. 2 Place cornstarch in a 1-gallon zip-top bag. Drop tofu slices into the bag, seal, and gently shake until all tofu is coated.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu for 5 minutes. Flip with tongs and cook until browned on the second side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the tofu to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
4. 4 Pour reserved sauce into the skillet and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Return tofu to the skillet and toss to combine.
5. 5 Transfer the tofu to serving plates and spoon sauce on top just before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• canola oil
• garlic
• ginger root
• lime
• tamari

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu to the pan with tamari and stir to coat. Cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
2. 2 Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

By Syd

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• green bean
• tahini
• white miso paste
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and slice on the diagonal. Transfer to a bowl.
2. 2 Mash tofu with a fork as much as possible. Mix in tahini and miso paste. Season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Blend with an immersion blender until it is the consistency of yogurt.
3. 3 Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• olive oil
• black pepper
• carrot
• onion
• mushroom
• garlic
• turmeric
• water
• vegetable broth
• quinoa
• kale
• miso paste
• red bell pepper
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Coat tofu with 2 teaspoons olive oil and black pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, to lightly crisp tops and bottoms, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Heat remaining olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion and stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, and turmeric. Stir in water, vegetable broth, and quinoa. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu and kale; cover, and let simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in miso; turn off heat and stir in bell pepper and green onions. Serve immediately.

By Stephanie Wiebe Meismer

Ingredients

• ✓ firm tofu
• vegetable oil
• yellow onion
• panang curry paste
• coconut milk
• vegetable broth
• potato
• string bean

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry on all sides until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. 2 While tofu is frying, heat remaining oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Saute onion until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in curry paste. Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat, and simmer, covering the pot loosely, until potatoes are halfway cooked, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in beans and continue to simmer until potatoes are almost soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in tofu and heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve in individual bowls.

By rachel