Recipes with tofu

Sprouted some bean sprouts last week, meanwhile I had some colorful bell peppers needed to be used up, then this was the quick-easy stir-fry I put together.

This bok choy, mushrooms, and tofu stir-fry deliver sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor. It's hard not to taste good when you have garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil... all these classic and delicious Asian spices in one dish.

I had this yummy and warm hot-pot with some homemade kimchee and a Korean style spinach salad. Real comfort food! Highly recommend this dish to everyone who likes Korean food.

A vegan chocolate-cinnamon torte made with tofu and sugar substitute, glazed with a glossy mocha fudge topping spiked with espresso. No eggs, no dairy, and completely plant-based without sacrificing richness.

Vegan Irish stew that swaps lamb for frozen-then-thawed tofu, the trick that gives it a chewy, meaty bite. Topped with whole-wheat soy-milk dumplings and baked into a hearty one-dish supper.

Vegan stuffed manicotti with herbed tofu filling baked under marinara sauce. A dairy-free Italian comfort dinner with oregano, thyme, basil, and fresh parsley.

Mapo tofu stir-fries marinated ground pork with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and chiles, then simmers cubed tofu in the spicy sauce. Authentic Sichuan classic ready in under an hour.

Tofu stir-fry with mushrooms and snow peas in a soy-ginger sauce served over rice. A quick vegetarian dinner with fresh ginger and garlic, ready in 30 minutes.

Firm tofu marinated in tamari, chili, and sugar, grilled until browned and served on wholemeal buns with an Asian carrot and coriander slaw in lime-fish sauce dressing. 18 minutes.

Earthy shiitake mushrooms, tender nettle greens, and golden tofu cubes nestle in a savory custard for a springtime quiche that celebrates foraged ingredients and umami flavors.

Marinated tofu club sandwich on whole wheat French bread with bell peppers, red onion, arugula, and homemade basil mayo. Herb-infused, no cooking required, and packed with Provencal flavor.

Single-serving miso soup with tofu, scallions and optional wakame. Ready in 10 minutes with just a kettle and a bowl. Low-fat, vegetarian, and deeply savory.

Missing egg sandwich is the classic vegan dupe for egg salad: mashed tofu mixed with green onion, mayo, dill relish, mustard, and cumin. Creamy, tangy, and piled on whole wheat with lettuce and tomato.

No-cook tofu strawberry dessert sweetened with honey and vanilla, topped with fresh berries and sliced hazelnuts. Ready in 15 minutes. A light, dairy-free treat with just 5 ingredients.

Grilled tofu skewers with summer vegetables: tofu frozen in teriyaki overnight for chewier, more absorbent cubes, then grilled with peppers, onions, and mushrooms and glazed with barbecue sauce.

Authentic Pad Thai with rice noodles, prawns, tofu, eggs, tamarind-palm sugar sauce, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Served with traditional condiment saucers.

This is one of my favorites. Deep fried tofu with a peanut sauce for dipping. This one calls for pressing the tofu first. It makes it denser.

Light mixed bean salad with green beans, broad beans, kidney beans, and firm tofu tossed in lemon juice and served with a fresh herb fromage frais dressing. A low-fat vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Crispy deep-fried tofu stir-fried with dried Chinese mushrooms, broccoli, and ginger in a spicy hoisin sauce. A quick vegan weeknight stir-fry ready in 35 minutes.

Crispy pan-fried vegetarian pot stickers filled with tofu, brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, and olives, served with a fresh tomato-daikon-shiso dipping sauce.

Vegan crustless tofu quiche with mushrooms, bell pepper, and nutritional yeast. An egg-free, dairy-free brunch dish that bakes up firm with golden edges.

Garlic guacamole with tofu: a vegan, lighter take on guacamole stretched with silken tofu and amped up with six garlic cloves, hot sauce, and curry powder. Bold flavors, half the avocado.

Vegan broccoli sprout and tofu spread with miso, tahini, and lemon on whole wheat toast. A nutrient-packed open-face sandwich ready in 10 minutes.

Vegan spinach lasagna with tofu ricotta, miso, and nutmeg in a mushroom tomato sauce. A dairy-free lasagna with fresh blanched spinach and nutritional yeast Parmesan topping.

Try this variation of a French sauce as a topping on pancakes.

Quick tofu and broccoli stir-fry loaded with garlic, ginger, and a salty-sweet tamari glaze. Wok to plate in 15 minutes. A fast, protein-packed vegan weeknight dinner that rivals your favorite takeout.

A Thai-style tofu salad with toasted rice powder, roasted chili, fresh mint, lime, and soy sauce served over lettuce with rice and vegetables. Bright, herbaceous, and fiery.

Vegan soy and sesame tofu burgers bound with grated potato, whole-wheat flour, and nutritional yeast. Savory plant-based patties baked or pan-fried with sesame seeds and a soy backbone.

Sake-marinated tofu pan-fried golden and tossed with rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, garlic, fresh chiles, and soy. A hearty vegetarian stir-fry with serious umami depth.

Grilled tofu marinated in orange juice and soy sauce, pressed until firm, then charred on the grill. Three ingredients, vegetarian, and full of smoky-citrus flavor.

Egg-free spinach quiche with a creamy tofu filling, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil in a whole wheat crust, topped with overlapping tomato slices. A hearty vegetarian and vegan-friendly main that serves a crowd.

Layers of tofu ricotta, herb-sautéed zucchini, golden mushrooms, and spinach stacked between artichoke lasagna noodles in a rich spaghetti sauce. A hearty vegan lasagna for 8 that's loaded with vegetables and bakes up bubbling and gorgeous.

Vegetarian mapo tofu (Mabo Dofu) with silken tofu, mushrooms, leeks, and sake in a savory soy-sesame sauce. A quick Japanese-style tofu stir-fry ready in 15 minutes.

Iridofu, a Japanese scrambled tofu stir-fry with carrots, onion, roasted sesame seeds, and shoyu. A simple, protein-rich vegetarian dish ready in 20 minutes.

This is a perfect combination, there is a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. Very good for heart!

Thai-style sour curry with pan-fried tofu, okra, and juicy tomatoes tossed in tangy red curry paste. Finished with bright lime and soy. Feeds six over rice in just 30 minutes.

Spiced tofu burgers with chili sauce, cumin, garlic, and ground hazelnuts. Vegan, smoky-flavored grillable patties that hold their shape on the BBQ.

Quick mix cookie bars use refrigerated cookie dough as the crust and topping with a creamy tofu-egg filling in between. Five ingredients, one pan, and minimal effort.

Stuffed French toast with crumbled tofu, brandy-soaked raisins, currants, and candied peel. Pan-fried golden in butter. A showstopping weekend brunch that freezes beautifully.

Indian-spiced tofu paneer simmered in a garam masala tomato sauce with green peas. Includes a recipe for homemade garam masala. Serve over brown rice with chutney for a vegan feast.

Five-ingredient tofu burgers with grated carrot, leeks, and toasted sesame seeds. Pan-fried until crispy and golden. Inspired by Frances Moore Lappe's plant-based classics.

Vegan tofu vegetable pizza topped with shredded frozen-then-thawed tofu, sauteed peppers, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and olives. Finished with a snowfall of nutritional yeast for that cheesy umami hit.

Creamy ginger-tofu dressing blended in 5 minutes with sesame oil and rice vinegar. Vegan, dairy-free, and packed with bright, zingy flavor for salads, grain bowls, and more.

A Pad Thai-style stir fry with rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, eggs, and bean sprouts in a tangy fish sauce and lime glaze, loaded with crushed peanuts. Spicy, sour, and deeply savory.

Vegetarian pot pie with seasoned tofu, sauteed vegetables, and chickenless gravy baked in a double-crust pie shell. All the comfort of classic pot pie, completely meat-free.

Fruity tofu smoothie blended with white grape juice, silken tofu, and fresh strawberries. A creamy vegan protein boost ready in 10 minutes. Swap in banana, mango, or peach.

Make-ahead tofu noodle casserole in a creamy Parmesan poppy seed sauce with pimientos. Assemble the night before, bake the next day. Retro comfort food with a vegetarian twist.

Pasta shells stuffed with tofu, mozzarella, mushrooms, and red pepper, baked under a fresh fennel and tomato sauce. A lighter, plant-forward spin on stuffed shells.