Top 10 tofu recipes
There's much more to tofu than standard stir-fries. Explore the variety of ways you can cook this handy vegetarian substitute in a range of delicious dishes.
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Tofu is a wonderfully versatile ingredient in all its forms, whether you use silken, firm, marinated or smoked tofu. Make sure you get the most from your block and experiment with our inventive recipes, from exercise shakes and pasta bakes, to fluffy breakfast pancakes.
Our helpful guide on how to cook tofu is a great place to start, as it includes a helpful video, tips and some of our favourite recipes.
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1. Sweet & sour tofu
This healthy, vegan sweet & sour tofu is bulked out with red pepper and pineapple chunks, and counts as three of your five-a-day. Serve with basmati or wholegrain rice, and add a sprinkling of sesame seeds for extra crunch.
2. Tofu & spinach cannelloni
Ever thought of using tofu in a classic, comforting pasta dish? Well, we can assure you that it's delicious. Our tofu & spinach cannelloni is healthy, packed with protein and makes an ideal family crowd-pleaser. The silken tofu makes the sauce irresistibly smooth and creamy.
3. Tofu & vegetable patties
These Japanese-inspired veggie patties make moreish, crispy canapés, or you can cook a larger version to serve as a frittata-style veggie main course. Serve with dipping sauces like sweet chilli, cool cucumber raita or spicy salsa.
4. Ponzu tofu poke bowl
This no-cook ponzu tofu poke bowl is a great quick lunch for warm days, as you don’t have to get hot and bothered in the kitchen. Loaded with colourful vegetables like edamame, radishes, carrots, spring onion and seaweed, you have a rainbow of colours on your plate and a variety of exciting textures. Also, using quinoa instead of rice adds extra fibre and protein to your meal. Check out our helpful guide on the health benefits of quinoa to find out more.
5. Braised sesame tofu
This moreish braised sesame tofu is served with rice and green beans to provide a healthy vegan dinner for two. The braise is loaded with heat and umami flavour for the tofu to soak up. A delicious, fuss-free dinner that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
6. Mapo tofu
This mapo tofu recipe is hot and strongly flavoured thanks to chilli bean paste and fermented black beans. It takes just 30 minutes to make, so it's an ideal meat-free midweek meal.
7. Layered tofu pasta bake
This healthy vegan pasta bake is loaded with tofu to provide plant-based protein. By mixing silken tofu, lemon juice and nutritional yeast, you create a dairy-free, nutty and zesty white sauce to layer into your bake. It’s also packed with spinach, carrots, celery and olives for a healthy and low-calorie vegan dinner.
8. Tofu brekkie pancakes
Silken tofu is the secret ingredient in these fluffy American-style pancakes. Go dairy-free and make a batch of vegan breakfast treats topped with berries, nuts and syrup.
9. Miso-glazed tofu steaks with beansprout salad & egg strands
Miso-glazed tofu steaks and zingy Korean-style salad make an unusual veggie main course that will have people coming back for seconds. Expect a carnival of colour, texture and flavours.
10. Tofu stir-fry
Our tofu stir-fry is a great recipe for kids to help make. They can chop up the vegetables (with supervision) and make the sauce for this colourful, fibre-rich stir fry. Serve with fluffy basmati rice on the side.
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