15+ of our favourite tofu recipes
From salads, to tray bakes, frittatas to stir frys, here are our favourite tofu recipes.
There's no denying that tofu is great for you - packed full of protein, essential amino acids, iron and calcium. But despite its goodness, and its versatility, tofu can at times be a dull ingredient if it's not cooked properly. But when done properly, tofu is fab to cook with, and a great non-meat alternative. We love adding it to things like frittatas and tray bakes, while it also works excellently in salads and stirfrys.
If you really want to push the boat out, we urge you try our vegan "chicken" nugget recipes, using tofu as the perfect vegan fast food option.
Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos - best tofu recipes 2021
Grating the tofu allows it to crisp up in the pan quickly, while the mushrooms and spices give it a meaty flavour reminiscent of chorizo.
Recipe: Grated Tofu 'Chorizo' Tacos
Tofu Teriyaki Noodles - best tofu recipes 2021
Ready in just 20min, this sweet and flavoursome noodle dish is sure to become a mid-week favourite.
Recipe: Tofu Teriyaki Noodles
Tofu Satay Noodle Soup - best tofu recipes 2021
This recipe works well with egg or rice noodles, but only rice noodles are (typically) vegan.
Recipe: Tofu Satay Noodle Soup
Scrambled Tofu Shakshuka - best tofu recipes 2021
Normally made with eggs baked into the sauce, this scrambled tofu version is a great lower fat and vegan alternative. The tangy, herby sauce is so packed with flavour, it will convert any tofu sceptics!
Recipe: Scrambled Tofu Shakshuka
Harissa and Tofu Frittata - best tofu recipes 2021
This baked frittata is a great way to use often overlooked root vegetables, just try to roughly chop them to the same size. Use Quorn pieces instead of tofu if you prefer.
Recipe: Harissa and Tofu Frittata
Jerk tofu traybake - best tofu recipes 2021
Mellow tofu is a blank canvas for flavours, ready to absorb this fiery jerk marinade. We like the extra-firm tofu variety, which doesn’t need the messy and time consuming pressing other varieties often call for.
Recipe: Jerk tofu traybake
Deep-fried tofu with spicy teriyaki sauce - best tofu recipes 2021
A flavour-packed, Japanese-inspired meal that’s ready in just 30min
Vegan Sweet And Sour Crispy Tofu - best tofu recipes 2021
We love this vegan sweet and sour recipe, the perfect fakeaway dish for dinner
Recipe: Vegan Sweet And Sour Crispy Tofu
Lemon tofu stir fry - best tofu recipes 2021
You can replace the tofu with chicken, if you prefer, in this quick and simple lemon stir fry.
Recipe: Lemon tofu stir fry
Kale, sprout and tofu salad - best tofu recipes 2021
The acidic dressing ‘cooks’ the sprouts and kale while maintaining their beautiful green colour. The crunchy tofu adds wonderful texture and is a great source of protein, calcium and iron.
Recipe: Kale, sprout and tofu salad
Tofu pad Thai - best tofu recipes 2021
Pressing the tofu is a worthwhile step, as it gives it a firmer texture, which helps when frying.
Recipe: Tofu pad Thai
Baked Ginger and Garlic Tofu - best tofu recipes 2021
The flavours in our tofu dish are simply delicious.
Recipe: Baked Ginger and Garlic Tofu
Vegan "chicken" nuggets - best tofu recipes 2021
Crispy, crunchy fried tofu bites! The marinade makes them very flavoursome and the panko breadcrumbs give them a really satisfying crunchy coating.
Recipe: Vegan "chicken" nuggets
Curried Tofu Bean Burgers - best tofu recipes 2021
Vegetarian burgers can lack flavour, but these are full of it.
Recipe: Curried Tofu Bean Burgers
Sticky Tofu and Pineapple Skewers - best tofu recipes 2021
A flavour-packed treat for vegans, tofu can take lots of flavour so these skewers are glazed in a spicy, tangy, sticky glaze full of Asian flavours.
Tofu Bun Cha - best tofu recipes 2021
This Vietnamese noodle dish is super simple to make and packed with flavour. Served at room temperature, it’s ideal for Summer lunches.
Recipe: Tofu Bun Cha
Warm tofu, fennel and bean salad - best tofu recipes 2021
This delicious salad has real flavour coming from the fennel and a creamy texture of butter beans.
Recipe: Warm tofu, fennel and bean salad
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