Vegetarian Tofu Recipes

Tofu is a classic vegetarian ingredient with the versatility to replace meat in many pasta dishes, quiches, soups, and casseroles. This vegetarian recipe collection provides many creative ways to prepare tofu.

 
 
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Thai Noodles

From Better Homes and Gardens

This vegetarian noodle dinner can be made with soy nut or peanut butter.

Thai Noodles

Tofu With Black Beans & Garlic

From Fitness

Here's an easy vegetarian dinner that's loaded with fiber. Just saute black beans and tofu, season with hoisin sauce and serve over brown rice.

Tofu With Black Beans & Garlic

Individual Lasagna

From Family Circle

This low-fat vegetarian lasagna recipe is baked in individual portions in jumbo muffin cups. You can use tofu or light ricotta in the filling. When mixed with spinach, pine nuts, and basil, it's hard to tell the difference.

Individual Lasagna

Miso Mushroom Soup

From Fine Cooking Magazine

You can make miso soup with any type of miso, but we prefer darker types for their richer, more savory flavor.

Miso Mushroom Soup

Spinach-Rice Casserole

From Better Homes and Gardens

Try a new comfort food--this easy meatless casserole is made with spinach, tofu, and rice.

Spinach-Rice Casserole

Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

From Better Homes and Gardens

Stir-frying is a popular vegetarian form of cooking. This recipe throws together rice, tofu, and vegetables for a meal that can be prepared in 30 minutes.

Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

Crispy Tofu and Vegetables

From Better Homes and Gardens

Frying enhances the flavor and texture of tofu marinated in teriyaki sauce. Stir-fried sweet peppers, green onions, and pea pods complete this low-fat vegetarian meal.

Crispy Tofu and Vegetables

Meatless Tacos

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tofu and lentils take the place of meat in these low-fat vegetarian tacos. If you like a lot of taco flavor, add taco-seasoned shredded cheese to this recipe.

Meatless Tacos

Tofu Cutlets Marsala

From EatingWell

In this dish, tofu "cutlets" are dredged and sauteed as you would a chicken breast or fish fillet. Try the technique using any of your favorite pan sauces.

Tofu Cutlets Marsala

Spice-Crusted Tofu

From EatingWell

Pantry ingredients and basic spices transform a package of tofu into a quick, simple meal - no slicing and dicing required.

Spice-Crusted Tofu

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tofu adds protein to this seasoned potato side dish.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sweet and Spicy Spring Rolls

From Better Homes and Gardens

The ginger-lime dressing tossed with broccoli and coconut are a fresh twist for serving spring rolls.

Sweet and Spicy Spring Rolls

Mushroom, Cheese, and Vegetable Strudel

From Vegetarian Times

Newly available whole-wheat phyllo dough lends a wholesome, nutty taste and golden color to the finished strudel. Veganizing this recipe is a snap too--simply substitute vegan cream cheese and vegan Cheddar cheese.

Mushroom, Cheese, and Vegetable Strudel

Tofu And Cheese-Stuffed Shells

From Better Homes and Gardens

You can pack protein into your pasta by adding tofu, and no one will ever know.

Tofu And Cheese-Stuffed Shells

The Mighty Eggless Salad Sandwich

From Ladies' Home Journal

It looks like egg salad but this recipe is really made with tofu combined with celery, onion, mustard and turmeric. Serve it on whole-wheat bread for a quick and healthy lunch.

The Mighty Eggless Salad Sandwich

Fried Tofu and Watercress Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tofu, with crisp, crunchy coating tops this medley of greens for a main dish vegetarian salad.

Fried Tofu and Watercress Salad

Corn and Tofu Quiche

From Better Homes and Gardens

Tofu, a nutritious, no-cholesterol food, replaces some of the eggs in this healthy quiche recipe. The result--a great-tasting and healthy option for your next breakfast or brunch.

Corn and Tofu Quiche

Golden Bowl

From Vegetarian Times

The secret to this recipe is double-frying the tofu cubes to give them an extra-crisp exterior. We've added a selection of sauteed vegetables to the mix, but feel free to adapt the basic recipe to your tastes and preferences. This recipe was a winner in our 2008 Restaurant Poll, and is a popular entree at The Grit in Athens, Georgia.

Golden Bowl

Spicy Grilled Tofu and Green Bean Salad

From Vegetarian Times

This is a hearty side dish, or when doubled, a fine salad supper.

Spicy Grilled Tofu and Green Bean Salad

Crunchy Tofu Tacos

From Food & Wine

From his Pepto-pink truck, Joe Kim of the Flying Pig sells French-Asian tacos and sliders all around L.A., playfully combining ingredients like the fried tofu and peanuts here.

Crunchy Tofu Tacos

Con Poulos
Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

From Food & Wine

Tofu is an unlikely partner for red wine, but in this recipe by Young Hwa Chung--wife of Dana Estates owner Hi Sang Lee--a soy-ginger glaze works well with the winery's Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Anson Smart.
Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons

From Diabetic Living

This heart healthy side salad recipe is loaded with soy. It has tofu in the dressing and croutons and uses soybean oil as well.

Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons

Grilled Vegetable Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

In this vegetarian main dish salad recipe, quinoa (KEEN-wah), a tiny protein-rich grain that's native to the Americas, is combined with other high nutrition grains and ingredients: barley, spinach, sweet peppers, squash, and tofu.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Stir-Fried Sesame Tofu With Baby Bok Choy

From Fitness

The vegetables and tofu are seasoned with a teriyaki-ginger sauce and tossed with rice noodles and sesame seeds to make a simple vegetarian meal.

Stir-Fried Sesame Tofu With Baby Bok Choy

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