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Spicy Baked Tofu and Spinach Wrap

Spicy Baked Tofu and Spinach Wrap

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pour Buffalo wing sauce over tofu in a large bowl to cover completely and toss gently to coat; marinate tofu at least as long as it takes for your oven to reach temperature.
  3. 3 Remove tofu from the bowl and spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Coat top of the tofu cubes with extra sauce and spray with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Bake tofu in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the cubes, spray tops again with cooking spray, and continue baking until firm, about 10 minutes more.
  5. 5 Put 1 slice Swiss cheese atop each tortilla; heat in microwave oven to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Divide tomato slices between the tortillas; top with about 1/4 of the baked tofu and 1/4 of the spinach. Wrap tortillas around the fillings.

By Jessica Shiotelis

Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
14 min
Total
59 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Pat tofu dry with a paper towel. Slice in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch pieces, about 14 pieces in total. Place tofu between paper towels and drain, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Season tofu with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix cornstarch, paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt together to make cornstarch seasoning.
  5. 5 Pat any excess moisture off the tofu. Sprinkle cornstarch seasoning evenly over top. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until tofu starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Turn over and continue baking until the upper side is darkened, about 3 minutes more.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By earthmotherfromnj

Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine

Baked Tofu Bites on a Bed of Leafy Romaine

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay tofu slices 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 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Stir teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, hot sauce, and sugar together in a bowl. Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to teriyaki sauce mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread tofu onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
  5. 5 Prepare a bed of romaine lettuce on a salad platter. Arrange strawberry slices around the edge of the lettuce bed. Spritz or drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the lettuce. Pile warm baked tofu onto the lettuce.

By pattyjean

Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

3.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the tofu with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl, set aside to marinate.
  2. 2 Combine the cornstarch and bread crumbs with 1 minced shallot and half of the green onions in a bowl. Toss the tofu with the cornstarch mixture to generously bread; reserve the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown, remove to drain on a paper towel.
  4. 4 Whisk together the remaining marinade with the vinegar, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil; set aside. Toss together the salad mix, cucumber, tomato, tofu cubes, and remaining shallot in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to combine.

By Alyssa

Curry Pasta Salad

Curry Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine curry powder, salt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Mix in apple, raisins, green onion, carrots, tofu, and pine nuts.

By MARBALET

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

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

Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Grilled Tofu Sandwich

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler of your oven.
  2. 2 Split pita bread rounds in half between the middle so that you have 4 round pieces. Spread mayonnaise on one half of each, and tahini on the other half. Place tomato slices onto mayonnaise halves, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place 2 slices of tofu onto tahini halves, and sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce over. Place the open sandwiches on a large baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until hot and bread is slightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Close the halves of each sandwich together, and cut into wedges to serve.

By Cindy

Tofu and Mushroom Ramen

Tofu and Mushroom Ramen

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola and sesame oils in a 6-quart stockpot over medium-high until hot. Add mushrooms and tofu and sautè for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Add butter to the hot pot and swirl to almost melt. Add shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in water and stir in miso paste and chicken base until they are dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Distribute mushrooms and tofu amongst 4 bowls.
  5. 5 Bring liquid in the pot back to a boil and add ramen bricks, 1 at a time. Boil each brick for 1 minute, remove from broth with a ladle, and set into a serving bowl. Ladle additional broth on top so the ramen noodles continue cooking.
  6. 6 Garnish each bowl with green onions and carrots.

By Chef Lomax

Japanese Tofu Salad

Japanese Tofu Salad

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
5 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu between two plates. Place a heavy book on top and let sit until tofu has drained, about 1 hour, pouring out expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; gently stir and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into soy sauce mixture.
  4. 4 Cut pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, then place into a bowl with tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By JOSIE

Tofu Salad

Tofu Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the tofu: Whisk chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 When the tofu is almost finished marinating, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add snow peas and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Drain and blot dry.
  3. 3 Make the salad: Combine snow peas, cabbage, carrots, and peanuts in a bowl. Add tofu and marinade and toss gently to combine.

By JeanieMomof3

Vegetarian Nori Miso

Vegetarian Nori Miso

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth and water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Drop egg whites into the boiling broth and boil until egg whites are cooked, about 10 seconds. Skim egg whites from surface of broth using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium. Mix miso paste, ginger paste, and sesame oil into broth using a potato masher or ladle until fully incorporated. Add edamame, mushrooms, spring onion, garlic, and soy sauce to miso broth; cover pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until mushrooms are no longer floating on the surface, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix tofu and cayenne pepper into miso broth. Tear cooled egg whites into small pieces and add to miso broth. Stir nori and sugar into miso broth; cover pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

By Retroantix

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

Pan-Fried Tofu

Pan-Fried Tofu

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

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

Tofu Nuggets with Maple-Mustard Dipping Sauce

Tofu Nuggets with Maple-Mustard Dipping Sauce

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Hold tofu over the sink and gently squeeze out moisture. Blot surface dry with a paper towel (do not press). Slice tofu crosswise into 6 rectangular slabs. Slice slabs in half to create 12 squares, then cut squares in half diagonally to create 24 triangles.
  2. 2 Pour soy sauce on a plate. Mix together bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powders, and thyme on a second plate. Set out a third plate. Dip each tofu piece in soy sauce, turning to coat; dredge in bread-crumb mixture, sprinkling tops with mixture and turning to coat. Set coated tofu on third plate.
  3. 3 Spray a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Working in batches of about 8 pieces, cook tofu, flipping with a thin spatula and spraying skillet between batches, until crisp and browned on most sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
  4. 4 For the dipping sauce, stir mustard, syrup, and oil together with a fork in a small bowl until smooth. If too thick, stir in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pourable.

By isachandra

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

Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the block of tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain off and discard the accumulated liquid. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slabs or cut into cubes and thread on skewers. Place tofu pieces or skewers on a plate.
  2. 2 Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Brush the tofu with the marinade. Cover the plate with plastic wrap, and marinate tofu in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tofu until almost blackened in spots, brushing occasionally with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

By Smitty

Tofu Burgers

Tofu Burgers

3.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large saucepan of water to a simmer. Leave frozen tofu in its package and place into the water. Remove from the heat and let tofu thaw for about 20 minutes in the hot water.
  2. 2 Remove tofu from the package and transfer to a plate. Place another plate on top of tofu. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
  3. 3 While tofu is draining, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Finely chop tofu and place into a mixing bowl. Add onion and celery mixture, Cheddar, egg, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. 5 Pour 1/4 inch oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Drop tofu mixture into the skillet in six equal portions. Flatten with a spatula to form patties. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

By SILVERWOLF

Grilled Tofu Skewers with Sriracha Sauce

Grilled Tofu Skewers with Sriracha Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell pepper in a bowl. Combine soy sauce, onion, Sriracha, sesame oil, jalapeño, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over tofu-vegetable mixture and toss lightly to coat. Cover the bowl; marinate tofu and vegetables in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers; reserve marinade.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until desired doneness, about 10 minutes. Serve remaining marinade as a dipping sauce.

By MOTTSBELA

Perfect Grilled Tofu

Perfect Grilled Tofu

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  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 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, marjoram, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Cut each piece of tofu crosswise into 6 thick slices; place in a baking dish. Pour marinade over tofu, turning to coat, and chill, covered, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours. Longer is better, but shorter is totally fine.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill or charcoal grill for high heat. Reduce heat to medium and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Remove tofu slices from marinade and shake off excess; reserve remaining marinade to make the sauce.
  7. 7 Cook tofu on preheated grill, turning once, until well browned but before grill marks get black, 10 to 15 minutes total. Transfer tofu to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
  8. 8 Bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan; simmer until it reduces to about 1 cup, about 2 minutes. Pour over tofu and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

By benandbirdy

Easy Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Vegetables

Easy Sesame Tofu with Teriyaki Vegetables

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, slice tofu widthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Spray a second skillet with a little cooking spray to ensure all surfaces are coated. Lay tofu slices side by side in a flat layer in the skillet; you will have to work in batches. Sprinkle exposed side of each tofu piece with sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until tofu is firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip each piece of tofu over with a fork. Sprinkle the cooked side of the tofu with sesame seeds and cook until firm and browned, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside. Repeat to cook remaining tofu.
  4. 4 Stir teriyaki sauce and honey together in a bowl. Add remaining sesame seeds (there should be at least 1/2 cup left) to the sauce. Pour sauce over the vegetables in the pan and heat on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve vegetables with sauce over brown rice and top with sesame tofu.

By Brooke Elizabeth

Tomato Tofu Basil Pasta

Tomato Tofu Basil Pasta

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups of the water.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; add tofu and continue cooking and stirring until browned, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Arrange tomatoes in the bottom of the saucepan so the cut sides are down; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
  4. 4 Pour 1 cup reserved water over the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more reserved water if the liquid gets too thick.
  5. 5 Remove saucepan from heat; add drained penne. Stir cheese and basil through the pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper.

By KatieDB

Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Bowls

Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Bowls

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice tofu into 4 thick slices. Marinate in 1/3 cup of teriyaki sauce while you prepare the vegetables.
  2. 2 Cut bell pepper into 4 wedges; remove core and seeds. Cut ends off zucchini, then cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Slice pineapple into 4 wedges. Cut onion into quarters. Place vegetables and pineapple onto a large platter. Brush with olive oil and season vegetables with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Grill onions for 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and pineapple to the grill and continue grilling, turning occasionally, until done to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a platter as each item finishes cooking, and cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 Remove tofu from the marinade. Lightly oil the grate and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Divide hot rice between 4 bowls. Top with grilled vegetables, pineapple, and tofu. Drizzle with remaining 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

By France Cevallos

Spicy Baked Marinated Tofu

Spicy Baked Marinated Tofu

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix vinegar, ketchup, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 2 Heat vinegar mixture in microwave oven until the peanut butter is softened, 10 to 15 seconds; stir mixture until smooth.
  3. 3 Put tofu into a large bowl. Pour sauce over the tofu and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to a full day, stirring occasionally to assure tofu remains coated in sauce.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spread tofu onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Shelley W

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

Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad

Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut watercress into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Combine watercress, tofu, bean sprouts, tomatoes, tuna, and green onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk shoyu, oil, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl; drizzle over salad (a little goes a long way) and toss well before serving.

By getinmybelly

Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Tofu

Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Tofu

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain tofu by placing slices between sheets of paper towels on a dinner plate. Cover with a second dinner plate and chill in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight, changing paper towels as they become soaked.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Poke holes in the squash flesh with a fork. Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the cavity; place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake squash in the preheated oven until until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 20 minutes. Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands.
  4. 4 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cut the tofu slices into cubes and cook over medium heat until crisp on the outside and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and artichokes; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add squash strands to the skillet and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine pesto and cream in a small bowl. Pour over tofu and squash mixture in the skillet; mix well. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and serve.

By Emily