26 Best Tofu Recipes – How To Cook Tofu

Tofu and BBQ sauce are such a good pairing, so this sheet-pan dinner is a win-win in our book. BBQ-spiced tofu is baked alongside sweet potatoes and broccoli until it’s crisp and then lacquered with BBQ sauce for a no-mess meal that’s craveable enough to eat straight off the pan, standing over the stove (take it from someone who’s done it more than once).

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We love taco meat as much as any ’90s kid, but we’re not gonna lie, taco tofu might be even better. These bowls are here to prove it. Loaded with quinoa, black beans, and taco-spiced tofu crumbles all drizzled with a chipotle crema, these bowls are quickly becoming our new taco Tuesday go-to.

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Sweet & sour sauce is a staple across Chinese-American restaurant menus—and for good reason. The combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors pairs well with virtually every protein, and especially tofu—because it’s mild in flavor, the sweet and sour sauce truly shines (even the tofu haters in your household will ask for seconds).

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Soggy baked tofu nuggets are a thing of the past, thanks to our one-ingredient upgrade. These bite-sized beauties get irresistibly crispy in the oven, making them the perfect vehicle for a dunk in ranch dressing or curry ketchup.

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Because tofu is so versatile, why not give this plant-based protein a romantic spin, à la our marry me chicken? Pairing our signature creamy, garlicky sauce with crispy tofu was every bit as good as we knew it would be.

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In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

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Tofu scrambles have been a mainstay of vegan cuisine for decades. This one is seared and crisp on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside, and assertively spiced. Who needs eggs?

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This hearty Japanese curry comes complete with crispy sesame-panko-crusted tofu, tender vegetables, and a rich and flavorful curry sauce. For a quicker version, swap out the curry for some cold shredded green cabbage, along with some katsu sauce for dipping.

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Disclaimer: “authentic” mapo tofu is hard to perfect without a flaming hot wok above a fire and some hard-to-find ingredients. Never fear, we’ve made some concessions, and this one is still delicious. Just make sure to serve it with rice to help sop up all that yummy sauce!

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For best results, use extra-firm tofu that has been frozen so it can absorb flavors more readily, and simmer the tofu in salted water briefly to make it hardier and less likely to crumble. Otherwise, the sky’s the limit, so add your favorite veggies to this stir-fry!

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Dashi is what gives miso soup its distinct flavor, but don’t be intimidated by it. It’s a simple broth made by boiling water with kombu (dried seaweed) and bonito flakes (dried fish flakes). Serve this soup next time you’re feeling under the weather, or alongside any of your favorite sushi rolls.

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Meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike rejoice! Fried tofu has arrived. Pan-fried to crispy perfection and glazed in an irresistible sticky sweet and spicy glaze, these poppable tofu nuggets will become your new favorite weeknight protein.

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To get crispy tofu, you’d typically need to heat up a bunch of oil and worry about overcooking or a messy cleanup. Enter: the air fryer! It makes getting perfect golden brown tofu a cinch.

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